Method of deposit of fines collected related to home care licensing surveys and investigations modified, criteria for appointment to home care and assisted living program advisory council modified, special projects grant program established, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3733

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• Human Services Finance and Policy on: March 03, 2026 08:15

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A five-level fine schedule for violations (Levels 2-5 with specified amounts) and additional maltreatment penalties.",
        "Authorization of immediate imposition of fines for surveys and investigations.",
        "Corrections orders with defined time frames and notice provisions.",
        "Depositing fines into a dedicated special revenue account.",
        "Annual reporting on fines and how funds are allocated; funding for advisory council and a grant program under 144A.4799."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends 144A.474 subdivision 11 to create a tiered, immediate-fine framework for home care licensing surveys and maltreatment-related violations, establish fines levels 1-5 with specified amounts, and authorize additional penalties for maltreatment; it ties enforcement to section 144A.475 and directs fines to a dedicated special revenue account used to fund an advisory council under 144A.4799 and a grant program for home care improvements; it also expands procedures including correction orders, notices, and appeals, and requires annual reporting.",
      "modified": [
        "Expands penalties and enforcement mechanisms for home care licensing and maltreatment violations, and links fines to enforcement actions under 144A.475."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "144A.474",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 11"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references section 144A.475 as the source of enforcement mechanisms used with fines under 144A.474, but does not itself amend or create content within 144A.475.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "144A.475",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Four public members (as defined in section 214.02), one of whom has recent home care experience and one with a family member receiving home care.",
        "Two Minnesota home care licensees representing licensure levels.",
        "One member representing the Minnesota Board of Nursing.",
        "One member representing the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care.",
        "One member representing the Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.",
        "One member representing a county health and human services or county adult protection office.",
        "Two Minnesota assisted living facility licensees representing facilities and dementia care.",
        "One organization representing long-term care providers and one representative from a consumer advocacy organization."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill revises the Home Care and Assisted Living Advisory Council membership by specifying composition and appointment process; it lists 14 members including four public members (as defined in 214.02), home care licensees, Board of Nursing, Ombudsman offices, county health and human services, licensed providers, and consumer advocacy representation.",
      "modified": [
        "Adds or clarifies appointment processes and composition; introduces a fixed roster of 14 members."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "144A.4799",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Grants must be distributed to licensed home care providers under chapter 144A or to organizations with relevant experience in home care operations and client needs.",
        "Unawarded funds by 2028 to be used for annual distributions starting in 2029 under 144A.474 subdivision 11 paragraph j."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill defines grant program criteria under 144A.4799, requiring grants to be distributed to licensed home care providers or organizations with relevant experience; it also directs that any unawarded funds by December 31, 2028 be used for annual distributions under 144A.474 subdivision 11 paragraph j beginning January 1, 2029.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "144A.4799",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3 paragraph c"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A fine of 1000 per maltreatment incident for maltreatment determined to be the licensee's responsibility.",
        "A higher fine (up to 5000) may be imposed if maltreatment includes sexual assault, death, or abuse resulting in serious injury."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill enhances penalties for maltreatment by licensees under 626.557, including higher fines for certain maltreatment scenarios (e.g., sexual assault, death, or serious injury).",
      "modified": [
        "Integrates maltreatment severity into the overall fines framework and references these penalties alongside the 144A.474 levels."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "626.557",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 9c paragraph c"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill uses 214.02 to define 'public members' for the Home Care and Assisted Living Advisory Council, shaping the public representation on the council.",
      "modified": [
        "References 214.02 to define who qualifies as public members for the advisory council."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "214.02",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Sponsors

• Rep. Joe Schomacker (R)
• Rep. Mohamud Noor (DFL)