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MN SF3955

MN SF3955
Commissioner of veterans affairs permission to close veterans homes under certain circumstances


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Introduced
02/26/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to veterans; allowing the commissioner of veterans affairs to close veterans homes under certain circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 198.01.

AI Summary

This bill allows the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to close a veterans home if it receives an involuntary termination notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency that sets standards for healthcare facilities. Previously, a veterans home could only be closed if specifically authorized or required by a law passed after July 1, 2015. Under this new provision, before closing, the Commissioner must ensure all residents are safely transferred, relocated, or discharged to an appropriate setting, and must notify the governor and legislative committees with jurisdiction over veterans affairs.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development (15:00:00 3/11/2026 ) (on 03/11/2026)

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