SF1566 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board modification
Related bill: HF1272
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- The bill focuses on nursing home workers by modifying definitions used in Minnesota Statutes related to the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board. It aims to clarify who counts as a “nursing home” and who counts as a “nursing home employer,” tying these definitions to facilities that are licensed and reimbursed under state programs.
Main Provisions
- Section 1: Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.211, subdivision 7 to redefine “Nursing home” as:
- A nursing home licensed under chapter 144A and reimbursed under chapter 256R, or
- A boarding care home licensed under sections 144.50 to 144.56 and reimbursed under chapter 256R.
- Section 2: Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.211, subdivision 8 to redefine “Nursing home employer” as:
- An employer of nursing home workers in a licensed Medicaid-certified facility that is reimbursed under chapter 256R, and
- The nursing home as defined in subdivision 7.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Expands the definition of “Nursing home” to include boarding care homes that are licensed and Medicaid-reimbursed under the specified chapters.
- Clarifies that “Nursing home employer” is tied to facilities that are licensed and Medicaid-reimbursed, ensuring alignment with the revised nursing home definition.
Practical Implications
- Facilities such as boarding care homes that meet the specified licensing and reimbursement criteria may fall under the scope of the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board through the updated definitions.
- The changes connect who is considered a nursing home and who is an employer of nursing home workers to the Medicaid reimbursement framework.
Relevant Terms - Nursing home - Nursing home employer - Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board - Minnesota Statutes 2024 - section 181.211 - subdivision 7 - subdivision 8 - chapter 144A - chapter 256R - 144.50 to 144.56 - Medicaid-certified facility - boarding care home
Past committee meetings
- Labor on: March 20, 2025 12:30
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 17, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Labor | |
| Senate | Action | See |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee