Bill > SF2522

This bill introduces several key protections and regulations for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other care facilities in Minnesota. It prohibits facilities from requiring residents to have a guardian or conservator as a condition of admission or continued residence, which aims to protect residents' autonomy and right to self-determination. The bill also establishes new requirements for facilities when increasing charges, mandating that they provide detailed documentation to the commissioner justifying any proposed rate increases that exceed the Consumer Price Index. This documentation must include operational costs, new fees, financial projections, compliance expenses, capital improvements, comparative regional costs, resident needs, and administrative spending. The commissioner must review and approve these increases, with approval contingent on maintaining or improving care quality. Additionally, the bill prevents facilities from terminating or declining to renew contracts solely because a resident transitions from private to public funding, protecting residents from potential financial discrimination. Facilities must provide 60 days' notice for non-renewal, assist with relocation planning, and ensure a coordinated move that considers the resident's preferences and needs. These provisions aim to enhance transparency, protect resident rights, and ensure fair treatment in long-term care settings.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2522&ssn=0&y=2025