Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF4180

Introduced
2/26/24  

Caption

Commissioners of health and human services to provide recommendations to the legislator relating to the application of landlord tenant laws to residential settings licensed by their departments requirement provision

Impact

The bill mandates that by August 1, 2024, commissioners must begin discussions with residential services providers to identify obstacles in the care continuum related to the application of existing laws. The recommendations should include proposed legislative solutions meant to enhance safety and accessibility for care services. This legislative insight aims to fill gaps or roadblocks that may hinder the effective delivery of disability and behavioral health services.

Summary

SF4180 is a legislative bill aimed at addressing issues related to landlord-tenant laws as they apply to residential settings licensed by health and human services departments. The bill requires the commissioners of human services and health to collaborate and consult with licensed residential service providers. Their goal is to evaluate the current legal framework and its implications on both resident and staff safety within these settings, particularly focusing on those who receive services reimbursed under medical assistance programs.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding how landlord-tenant regulations intersect with specialized care legislation, particularly concerning financial implications for service providers and protections for vulnerable populations. The bill's provisions could prompt debates over the adequacy of the current laws, the rights of tenants in licensed facilities, and the responsibilities of service providers to ensure safety and quality of care.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MN SF758

Community residential settings license requirements modification

MN SF3492

Residential housing tenant and landlord provisions modifications

MN HF339

Adult foster care licensure requirements modified for community residential settings.

MN SF5163

Landlords providing just cause for terminating a tenancy requirement provision

MN SB516

Update licensing requirements for facilities licensed by the department of public health and human services

MN SB1896

Relating to the provision of health and human services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission.

MN SF2349

Human services commissioner requirement to provide updates on and seek federal approval on children's mental health projects and identifying funding gaps in children's residential facilities; crisis stabilization facility establishment; legislative task force on children's residential facilities establishment; licensing for facilities for youth with sexual behavior concerns; appropriating money

MN SF2819

Department of Human Services policy provisions modification

MN HF5317

Governor's budget bill for health and human services; health care, child welfare, child care licensing , Department of Health, and Department of Children, Youth, and Families provisions modified; health and human services law technical changes made; appropriations for forecasted programs adjusted; penalties imposed; and money appropriated.

MN SF2443

Omnibus Human Services policy provisions

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.