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This bill introduces several modifications to laws governing care facilities and healthcare directives in Minnesota. The bill expands consent requirements for electronic monitoring in care facilities, clarifying that a resident representative can consent on behalf of a resident who lacks decision-making capacity, and ensuring that roommates must also provide consent. It strengthens protections against retaliation in nursing homes by explicitly defining retaliatory actions and requiring annual training for employees on preventing retaliation. The bill also expands the membership of the home care and assisted living program advisory council, adding more diverse representation from consumers and care recipients. Additionally, the bill modifies the hospice bill of rights to include new provisions like ensuring immediate pain medication availability and allowing curative treatment for unrelated conditions. The legislation prohibits mandatory binding arbitration agreements in assisted living facility contracts, enhances medication management requirements, and limits health care agents' ability to restrict a principal's communication and visitation rights. The bill aims to improve patient protections, care quality, and transparency in long-term care settings.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2458&ssn=0&y=2025