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This bill modifies spatial separation requirements and notification procedures for certain residential programs and facilities in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill prohibits issuing an initial license for an assisted living facility or residential program with six or fewer residents if it is located within 1,320 feet of an existing similar facility. The bill requires the commissioner to consider factors like population, land use, community services, and existing facilities when granting licenses. Additionally, the bill mandates that within 30 calendar days of issuing a license, relocating, or beginning operations, the commissioner or facility must provide written notice to the affected municipality. For sober homes, the bill adds a new requirement that they must inform the local municipality about their address and operational status within 30 days of starting, moving, or closing. These changes aim to provide local governments with more information about residential facilities in their jurisdictions and prevent the concentration of similar small-scale residential programs in close proximity. The provisions will take effect on August 1, 2025, and apply to licenses issued on or after that date.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3006&ssn=0&y=2025