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1	1	1.1 A bill for an act
2	2	1.2 relating to behavioral health; the Minnesota Recovery Residence Certification Act;
3	3	1.3 establishing a certification system for recovery residences; modifying housing
4	4	1.4 support eligibility and regulations; establishing criminal penalties; appropriating
5	5	1.5 money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 256I.03, by adding
6	6	1.6 subdivisions; 256I.04, subdivisions 1, 2a, 2f; 491A.01, by adding a subdivision;
7	7	1.7 proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 254B.
8	8	1.8BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
9	9	1.9 Section 1. [254B.25] SHORT TITLE.
10	10	1.10 Sections 254B.25 to 254B.267 may be referred to as the "Minnesota Recovery Residence
11	11	1.11Certification Act."
12	12	1.12 Sec. 2. [254B.251] DEFINITIONS.
13	13	1.13 Subdivision 1.Scope.The terms used in sections 254B.25 to 254B.267 have the meanings
14	14	1.14given in this section.
15	15	1.15 Subd. 2.Applicant."Applicant" means any individual, organization, or entity who has
16	16	1.16applied for certification of a recovery residence.
17	17	1.17 Subd. 3.Certified recovery residence."Certified recovery residence" means a recovery
18	18	1.18residence that has completed the application process and been approved for certification by
19	19	1.19a certifying organization or that has been automatically certified pursuant to section
20	20	1.20254B.252, subdivision 3.
21	21	1.21 Subd. 4.Certifying organization."Certifying organization" means an organization
22	22	1.22under contract with or otherwise designated by the commissioner and tasked with the
23	23	1.23responsibility of certifying recovery residences under sections 254B.25 to 254B.267.
24	24	1Sec. 2.
25	25	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25
26	26	State of Minnesota
27	27	This Document can be made available
28	28	in alternative formats upon request
29	29	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
30	30	H. F. No. 3112
31	31	NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
32	32	Authored by Gillman and Frederick04/03/2025
33	33	The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services Finance and Policy 2.1 Subd. 5.Commissioner."Commissioner" means the commissioner of health. The
34	34	2.2commissioner is responsible for the certification of recovery residences under sections
35	35	2.3254B.25 to 254B.267.
36	36	2.4 Subd. 6.Community residence."Community residence" means a residential living
37	37	2.5arrangement for unrelated individuals with disabilities living as a single functional family
38	38	2.6in a single dwelling unit who are in need of the mutual support furnished by other residents
39	39	2.7of the community residence as well as support services, if any, provided by the staff, if any,
40	40	2.8of the community residence. A community residence seeks to emulate a biological family
41	41	2.9to foster normalization of its residents and integrate them into the surrounding community.
42	42	2.10The term does not include any other group living arrangement for unrelated individuals
43	43	2.11who are not disabled.
44	44	2.12 Subd. 7.Co-occurring disorder."Co-occurring disorder" means the coexistence of
45	45	2.13both a mental health and a substance use disorder.
46	46	2.14 Subd. 8.House manager."House manager" means an individual either designated by
47	47	2.15the owner or operator of a certified recovery residence or elected by the residents of a
48	48	2.16certified recovery residence who is the point of contact between residents and the owner or
49	49	2.17operator.
50	50	2.18 Subd. 9.Licensed state drug and alcohol treatment service provider."Licensed state
51	51	2.19drug and alcohol treatment service provider" means any individual or entity who is licensed,
52	52	2.20registered, or certified in Minnesota to treat substance use disorders or who has a Drug
53	53	2.21Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 waiver from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental
54	54	2.22Health Services Administration to treat individuals with opioid use disorder using medications
55	55	2.23approved for that indication by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
56	56	2.24 Subd. 10.National Alliance for Recovery Residences or NARR."National Alliance
57	57	2.25for Recovery Residences" or "NARR" is a nonprofit organization with a nationally recognized
58	58	2.26standard for the certification of recovery residences that works with and supports
59	59	2.27state-affiliated organizations.
60	60	2.28 Subd. 11.Operator."Operator" means the lawful owner or lessee of a recovery residence
61	61	2.29or a person employed and designated by the owner or lessee of the recovery residence to
62	62	2.30have primary responsibility for oversight of the recovery residence, including but not limited
63	63	2.31to hiring and termination of recovery residence staff, recovery residence maintenance, and
64	64	2.32responding to complaints being investigated by the commissioner. This term does not apply
65	65	2.33to a level 1 recovery residence.
66	66	2Sec. 2.
67	67	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 3.1 Subd. 12.Recovery."Recovery" means a process of change through which individuals
68	68	3.2improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full
69	69	3.3potential.
70	70	3.4 Subd. 13.Recovery peer."Recovery peer" means a person who is qualified according
71	71	3.5to section 245I.04, subdivision 18, to provide peer recovery support services within the
72	72	3.6scope of practice provided under section 245I.04, subdivision 19.
73	73	3.7 Subd. 14.Recovery residence.(a) "Recovery residence" means a type of community
74	74	3.8residence that provides a safe, healthy, family-like, substance-free living environment that
75	75	3.9supports individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.
76	76	3.10 (b) Recovery residences:
77	77	3.11 (1) emulate a biological family;
78	78	3.12 (2) are centered on peer support and community integration;
79	79	3.13 (3) benefit individuals in recovery by reinforcing the skills and choices that help support
80	80	3.14sustained recovery from substance use disorder and providing a supportive peer community
81	81	3.15to which residents are accountable, and ensuring access to mutual aid groups, recovery
82	82	3.16support services, and other needed services and supports; and
83	83	3.17 (4) may be located in single-family homes, multi-family dwellings, and mixed-use
84	84	3.18structures.
85	85	3.19 Subd. 15.Recovery residence registry."Recovery residence registry" means the list
86	86	3.20of recovery residences maintained by the commissioner that have applied for certification
87	87	3.21and have been approved or denied by the commissioner or from whom the commissioner
88	88	3.22has revoked certification.
89	89	3.23 Subd. 16.Resident."Resident" means an individual who resides in a recovery residence.
90	90	3.24 Subd. 17.Staff."Staff" means employees, contractors, or volunteers who provide
91	91	3.25monitoring, assistance, or other services for the use and benefit of a recovery residence and
92	92	3.26its residents. This term may include but is not limited to a house manager, recovery peers,
93	93	3.27and on-site counselors.
94	94	3.28 Subd. 18.Substance free."Substance free" means being free from the use of alcohol,
95	95	3.29illicit drugs, and the illicit use of prescribed drugs. This term does not prohibit medications
96	96	3.30prescribed, dispensed, or administered by a licensed health care professional, such as
97	97	3.31pharmacotherapies specifically approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration
98	98	3.32(FDA) for treatment of a substance use disorder as well as other medications approved by
99	99	3Sec. 2.
100	100	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 4.1the FDA for the treatment of co-occurring disorders, when such medications are taken as
101	101	4.2directed.
102	102	4.3 Subd. 19.Substance use disorder."Substance use disorder" means a pattern of use of
103	103	4.4alcohol or other drugs leading to impairment that meets the applicable diagnostic criteria
104	104	4.5delineated in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders of the
105	105	4.6American Psychiatric Association.
106	106	4.7 Sec. 3. [254B.252] CERTIFICATION OF RECOVERY RESIDENCES.
107	107	4.8 Subdivision 1.In general.The commissioner shall establish and provide for the
108	108	4.9administration of a voluntary training and certification program for operators of recovery
109	109	4.10residences seeking certification under this section. The commissioner shall approve, contract
110	110	4.11with, or otherwise officially designate a certifying organization to perform one or more of
111	111	4.12the functions of the commissioner pursuant to this section or shall otherwise delegate such
112	112	4.13functions to the approved certifying organization. The approved certifying organization
113	113	4.14must be a nonprofit organization based in Minnesota and maintain a formal affiliate
114	114	4.15relationship with the organization maintaining the national standard selected by the
115	115	4.16commissioner.
116	116	4.17 Subd. 2.Maintenance of standards.The commissioner shall designate the national
117	117	4.18standard to be used by the certification program established pursuant to this section and the
118	118	4.19designated certifying organization shall maintain those standards and practices.
119	119	4.20 Subd. 3.Automatic certification.A recovery residence that has received a certificate
120	120	4.21or charter from the certifying organization and that provides documentation of the charter
121	121	4.22as required under subdivision 4, clause (11), does not need to meet any other requirements
122	122	4.23for certification, and the commissioner shall issue a certification under this section.
123	123	4.24Residences under this subdivision are not subject to inspections under subdivision 7 or 8.
124	124	4.25 Subd. 4.Application requirements.Applications for certification under this section
125	125	4.26must contain at a minimum:
126	126	4.27 (1) the name of the individual or organization applying for certification;
127	127	4.28 (2) the proposed name, if any, of the recovery residence;
128	128	4.29 (3) the address and telephone number of the recovery residence;
129	129	4.30 (4) the applicant's address and telephone number, if different from the address and
130	130	4.31telephone number of the recovery residence;
131	131	4Sec. 3.
132	132	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 5.1 (5) the applicant's email address or, if an organization, the email address of the person
133	133	5.2responsible for the application;
134	134	5.3 (6) the name and contact information of the applicant's parent organization, if applicable;
135	135	5.4 (7) the maximum number of residents to be housed in the recovery residence;
136	136	5.5 (8) the square footage of space per person per bedroom;
137	137	5.6 (9) the name, address, and telephone number of the operator of the recovery residence,
138	138	5.7if different than the applicant;
139	139	5.8 (10) the applicant's signature and date signed;
140	140	5.9 (11) if the applicant qualifies under subdivision 3, documentation of a charter from the
141	141	5.10certifying organization; and
142	142	5.11 (12) any other information required by the certifying organization.
143	143	5.12 Subd. 5.Application documents.Except for applicants pursuant to subdivision 3, an
144	144	5.13applicant must submit at a minimum the following documents with the completed application
145	145	5.14and fee:
146	146	5.15 (1) if the premises for the recovery residence is leased, documentation from the owner
147	147	5.16that the applicant has permission from the owner to operate a recovery residence on the
148	148	5.17premises;
149	149	5.18 (2) a policy and procedures manual, if applicable;
150	150	5.19 (3) rules for residents;
151	151	5.20 (4) copies of all forms provided to residents, including but not limited to the recovery
152	152	5.21residence's medication, drug-testing, return-to-use, refund, and eviction or transfer policies;
153	153	5.22 (5) a copy of the resident fee schedule;
154	154	5.23 (6) proof of business insurance, including any general liability insurance, appropriate
155	155	5.24to the services provided, if applicable; and
156	156	5.25 (7) proof of completed background checks pursuant to chapter 245C.
157	157	5.26 Subd. 6.Application fee.Applicants shall submit a nonrefundable application fee in an
158	158	5.27amount to be determined by the certifying organization that shall be paid directly to the
159	159	5.28certifying organization for use by the organization to administer sections 254B.25 to
160	160	5.29254B.267.
161	161	5Sec. 3.
162	162	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 6.1 Subd. 7.Inspection pursuant to application.Upon receiving a completed application,
163	163	6.2the certifying organization shall conduct an on-site inspection of the recovery residence to
164	164	6.3ensure the residence is in compliance with the requirements of sections 254B.25 to 254B.267.
165	165	6.4 Subd. 8.Ongoing inspections.The certifying organization shall inspect each certified
166	166	6.5recovery residence at least once every two years to ensure continued compliance and may
167	167	6.6conduct additional inspections to confirm correction of any deficiencies or for the purpose
168	168	6.7of investigating a complaint.
169	169	6.8 Subd. 9.Correction of deficiencies in application.If the certifying organization
170	170	6.9identifies a deficiency in an application, the applicant has 30 days from the date of the
171	171	6.10notification of the deficiency to correct the deficiency, unless an extension is granted by
172	172	6.11the certifying organization.
173	173	6.12 Subd. 10.Correction of deficiencies.If the certifying organization becomes aware of
174	174	6.13a deficiency during the application process, through a subsequent inspection, or as a result
175	175	6.14of a verified complaint from a resident or staff member, the certifying organization shall
176	176	6.15require the recovery residence to submit a plan of action to correct the deficiency within a
177	177	6.16specified time period. The plan of action must include the steps that will be taken by the
178	178	6.17recovery residence or its operator to correct the deficiency and the time frame for making
179	179	6.18the corrections. The certifying organization shall establish the deadline for submission of
180	180	6.19the plan of action based on each residence's specific circumstances and the deficiencies
181	181	6.20required to be corrected.
182	182	6.21 Subd. 11.Certification.The certifying organization shall certify a recovery residence
183	183	6.22upon approval of the application and inspection. Applications must be approved or denied
184	184	6.23within 30 days of receiving all required documentation and completing the required
185	185	6.24inspection. The certification automatically terminates two years after issuance if the certifying
186	186	6.25organization does not renew the certification or grant an extension. Upon certification, the
187	187	6.26certifying organization shall issue the recovery residence a proof of certification.
188	188	6.27 Subd. 12.Content of proof of certification.The proof of certification issued to the
189	189	6.28recovery residence must include:
190	190	6.29 (1) the name of the holder of the certification, which may be the individual applicant or
191	191	6.30the name of the parent organization;
192	192	6.31 (2) the address of the certified recovery residence;
193	193	6.32 (3) the maximum number of persons to reside in the recovery residence; and
194	194	6.33 (4) the expiration date.
195	195	6Sec. 3.
196	196	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 7.1 Subd. 13.Display of proof of certification.A recovery residence must publicly display
197	197	7.2a proof of certification in the recovery residence.
198	198	7.3 Subd. 14.Nontransferable.Certifications issued pursuant to this section cannot be
199	199	7.4transferred to an address other than the address in the application. An entity operating a
200	200	7.5recovery residence must apply for a new certification if there is a material change in the
201	201	7.6ownership or control of the entity.
202	202	7.7 Subd. 15.Required residency agreement provisions.In order to be certified under
203	203	7.8sections 254B.25 to 254B.267, a residency agreement between a resident and an owner or
204	204	7.9operator must contain:
205	205	7.10 (1) the recovery residence's termination and return-to-use policies;
206	206	7.11 (2) a notice that normal landlord-tenant protections do not apply to certified recovery
207	207	7.12residences and that if the resident violates the agreement, the resident may be removed
208	208	7.13within 24 hours;
209	209	7.14 (3) the length of time the recovery residence will keep the resident's property if the
210	210	7.15resident is terminated or vacates the property. The timelines under this clause must be no
211	211	7.16shorter than those in section 254B.255, subdivision 4; and
212	212	7.17 (4) the recovery residence's medication storage policies.
213	213	7.18 Subd. 16.Background checks.All controlling individuals, as defined in section 245A.02,
214	214	7.19subdivision 5a, of an applicant recovery residence must complete a background check under
215	215	7.20chapter 245C. This subdivision does not apply to recovery residences certified pursuant to
216	216	7.21subdivision 3.
217	217	7.22 Subd. 17.Removal of owner, operator, director, or chief financial officer.(a) A
218	218	7.23recovery residence may not be certified if, for a controlling individual: (1) less than five
219	219	7.24years have passed since the discharge of the sentence imposed, if any, for the offense; and
220	220	7.25(2) the individual has committed a violation of section: 254B.265 (patient brokering); 256.98
221	221	7.26(wrongfully obtaining assistance); 268.182 (fraud); 609.2325 (criminal abuse of a vulnerable
222	222	7.27adult); 609.2335 (financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult); 609.234 (failure to report
223	223	7.28maltreatment of a vulnerable adult); 609.466 (medical assistance fraud); or 609.527 (identity
224	224	7.29theft).
225	225	7.30 (b) If a controlling individual commits any of the crimes listed in paragraph (a), the
226	226	7.31certified recovery residence must immediately remove the controlling individual from any
227	227	7.32operating authority, begin removing or divesting the individual as a controlling individual,
228	228	7.33and notify the certifying organization.
229	229	7Sec. 3.
230	230	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 8.1 (c) The certifying organization shall suspend the certification of any recovery residence
231	231	8.2that fails to comply with this subdivision.
232	232	8.3 (d) For the purpose of this subdivision, a violation of the crimes listed in paragraph (a)
233	233	8.4includes:
234	234	8.5 (1) a controlling individual's aiding and abetting, attempt, or conspiracy to commit any
235	235	8.6of the offenses listed in paragraph (a);
236	236	8.7 (2) an individual's offense in any other state or country where the elements of the offense
237	237	8.8are substantially similar to any of the offenses listed in paragraph (a); and
238	238	8.9 (3) a judicial determination other than a conviction.
239	239	8.10 Subd. 18.Renewal application.At least 30 days prior to the expiration of certification,
240	240	8.11a certified recovery residence shall submit a renewal application and any required fee to
241	241	8.12the certifying organization in a format required by the certifying organization. Upon
242	242	8.13inspection and determination by the certifying organization that the recovery residence
243	243	8.14continues to meet the requirements of sections 254B.25 to 254B.267, the certifying
244	244	8.15organization shall reissue a certification for a period of two years.
245	245	8.16 Subd. 19.Online applications.The certifying organization shall allow applicants to
246	246	8.17submit initial and renewal applications through an online portal that includes the ability to
247	247	8.18upload supporting documentation and electronically pay any fees.
248	248	8.19 Subd. 20.Online registry.The commissioner or certifying organization shall publish
249	249	8.20and maintain a publicly accessible online registry of all certified recovery residences through
250	250	8.21the commissioner's or certifying organization's website. The recovery residence registry
251	251	8.22must be updated at least weekly.
252	252	8.23 Subd. 21.Denial of applications.(a) The certifying organization may deny an application
253	253	8.24if:
254	254	8.25 (1) the applicant does not meet the requirements of sections 254B.25 to 254B.267 or
255	255	8.26the rules adopted pursuant to section 254B.254; or
256	256	8.27 (2) the applicant, owner, or operator provides materially false or misleading information
257	257	8.28on an initial or renewal application.
258	258	8.29 (b) If an application is denied pursuant to paragraph (a), clause (1), the certifying
259	259	8.30organization must notify the recovery residence of the reason for denial and require the
260	260	8.31residence to submit a plan of action under subdivision 10 to correct the deficiency by a
261	261	8.32specified date. If the recovery residence follows the action plan and corrects the deficiency,
262	262	8Sec. 3.
263	263	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 9.1the certifying organization must reinspect the residence and certify the recovery residence
264	264	9.2if it meets the requirements of sections 254B.25 to 254B.267 and the rules adopted pursuant
265	265	9.3to section 254B.254.
266	266	9.4 Subd. 22.Uncertified recovery residences.Nothing in sections 254B.25 to 254B.267
267	267	9.5prohibits a recovery residence that is not certified from operating or advertising as an
268	268	9.6uncertified recovery residence or from offering residence to persons recovering from
269	269	9.7substance use disorder.
270	270	9.8 Sec. 4. [254B.253] SERVICES OFFERED AND LEVELS OF SUPPORT.
271	271	9.9 (a) The certifying organization shall certify applicants as level 1, peer run; level 2,
272	272	9.10monitored; or level 3, supervised recovery residences, as provided in this section.
273	273	9.11 (b) A level 1 peer-run recovery residence provides no on-site paid staff or operator of
274	274	9.12the recovery residence. A level 1 recovery residence is self-governed and democratically
275	275	9.13run. No on-site services are provided at a level 1 recovery residence, and no paid staff live
276	276	9.14or work within the residence.
277	277	9.15 (c) A level 2 monitored residence provides an on-site house manager or managers who
278	278	9.16may be compensated by free or reduced recovery residence fees. Residents participate in
279	279	9.17the governance of the residence in concert with the recovery residence staff and operator.
280	280	9.18A level 2 recovery residence provides community or house meetings, peer recovery supports,
281	281	9.19and involvement in self-help or off-site treatment services.
282	282	9.20 (d) A level 3 supervised recovery residence provides a paid house manager, administrative
283	283	9.21support, and a certified peer recovery support service provider. Resident participation in
284	284	9.22level 3 recovery residence governance varies, with most limited to senior resident
285	285	9.23participation. A level 3 recovery residence is affiliated with mutual support groups and
286	286	9.24clinical services in the community and provides community or house meetings, peer recovery
287	287	9.25supports, peer or professional life skills training on site, and peer recovery support services.
288	288	9.26A level 3 recovery residence may also provide other programmatic services, delivered by
289	289	9.27either peer or paid staff, but does not offer clinical services.
290	290	9.28 Sec. 5. [254B.254] RECOVERY RESIDENCE RULES.
291	291	9.29 The commissioner must incorporate standards adopted by the certifying organization
292	292	9.30into Minnesota Rules by reference. The standards must be based on standards issued by a
293	293	9.31national standard-setting body and meet the requirements of section 14.07, subdivision 4.
294	294	9.32If the certifying organization's standards do not meet the requirements of section 14.07,
295	295	9Sec. 5.
296	296	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 10.1subdivision 4, the commissioner shall adopt rules based on the certifying organization's
297	297	10.2standards.
298	298	10.3 Sec. 6. [254B.255] TERMINATION OF RESIDENCY AND EVICTION.
299	299	10.4 Subdivision 1.In general.Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any rights or
300	300	10.5obligations under chapter 504B, a certified recovery residence may terminate a resident's
301	301	10.6residency for a substantial violation of the residency agreement.
302	302	10.7 Subd. 2.Writ of recovery.(a) If a resident substantially violates a residency agreement,
303	303	10.8a certified recovery residence may file a petition in district court or, if in Hennepin or Ramsey
304	304	10.9County, in housing court for a writ of recovery. The certified recovery residence must
305	305	10.10include with the petition:
306	306	10.11 (1) a copy of the residency agreement signed by the resident;
307	307	10.12 (2) a copy of the recovery residence's proof of certification; and
308	308	10.13 (3) an affidavit by an owner or operator of the facts that demonstrate a substantial
309	309	10.14violation of the residency agreement and that the resident has been notified in writing of
310	310	10.15their termination and the timelines under this section.
311	311	10.16 (b) When the court receives a petition that meets the requirements of this section and
312	312	10.17the court confirms that the recovery residency is currently certified in the recovery residence
313	313	10.18registry, the court must issue a writ of recovery no sooner than 24 hours excluding weekends
314	314	10.19and no later than 72 hours excluding weekends after the petition was filed.
315	315	10.20 Subd. 3.Appeal.A resident whose tenancy has been terminated by the recovery residence
316	316	10.21under this section may dispute the termination by filing in conciliation court within 30 days
317	317	10.22of the recovery residence a petition under subdivision 2 or, if applicable, the court issuing
318	318	10.23a writ of recovery. During the 30-day window or while a court case disputing the termination
319	319	10.24is open the residence is not required to allow the resident to continue residing on the premises
320	320	10.25but must not allow another or new resident to occupy the resident's room or bed.
321	321	10.26 Subd. 4.Return of property.(a) A resident whose tenancy is terminated pursuant to
322	322	10.27this section or who has voluntarily left the residence permanently may make a written request
323	323	10.28to the recovery residence for the return of any personal property left in the residence by the
324	324	10.29tenant on the resident's departure according to the timeline in the residency agreement,
325	325	10.30which must be at least 30 days from the date of:
326	326	10.31 (1) voluntary departure;
327	327	10.32 (2) termination; or
328	328	10Sec. 6.
329	329	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 11.1 (3) final disposition of any court case disputing a termination under this section.
330	330	11.2 (b) Upon receipt of a request under paragraph (a), the recovery residence shall return
331	331	11.3any personal property belonging to the resident within 60 days from the date of the request.
332	332	11.4 (c) The recovery residence is not required to retain the personal property of a resident
333	333	11.5whose tenancy is terminated or who has voluntarily permanently left the residence
334	334	11.6indefinitely, and the recovery residence is not responsible for the relocation, storage, or
335	335	11.7safeguarding of the former resident's property beyond the time period in paragraph (a).
336	336	11.8 Sec. 7. [254B.256] RESIDENTS' RIGHTS.
337	337	11.9 Subdivision 1.In general.The commissioner must implement rules based on nationally
338	338	11.10recognized standards for recovery residents' rights, and the commissioner or certifying
339	339	11.11organization must maintain a list of the resident rights on its website.
340	340	11.12 Subd. 2.Complaint.A resident may file a complaint with the commissioner or certifying
341	341	11.13organization pursuant to section 254B.263 for the failure of a recovery residence to uphold
342	342	11.14the rights implemented pursuant to this section.
343	343	11.15Sec. 8. [254B.257] TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
344	344	11.16 The commissioner or certifying organization shall develop a training and technical
345	345	11.17assistance program for the benefit of recovery residences and certified recovery residences
346	346	11.18to:
347	347	11.19 (1) assist owners, operators, house managers, and other staff with:
348	348	11.20 (i) developing an understanding of the statutes and regulations applicable to recovery
349	349	11.21residences in Minnesota;
350	350	11.22 (ii) completing the application process for certification; and
351	351	11.23 (iii) answering questions regarding the day-to-day operation of recovery residences;
352	352	11.24 (2) assist newly certified recovery residences;
353	353	11.25 (3) encourage consistency in standards among certified recovery residences;
354	354	11.26 (4) improve the quality and effectiveness of recovery residences and their ability to serve
355	355	11.27diverse communities; and
356	356	11.28 (5) promote a collaborative relationship between certified recovery residences and the
357	357	11.29certifying organization.
358	358	11Sec. 8.
359	359	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 12.1 Sec. 9. [254B.258] ACCESS TO MEDICATION.
360	360	12.2 Subdivision 1.In general.All certified recovery residences shall ensure that a resident
361	361	12.3who is legitimately prescribed or dispensed medications, including medications for the
362	362	12.4treatment of substance use disorder, from an individual legally authorized to prescribe or
363	363	12.5dispense the medication has access to the medication and is not denied tenancy in a recovery
364	364	12.6residence or made to discontinue the use of the medication in order to stay at the residence.
365	365	12.7 Subd. 2.Security.(a) Certified recovery residences shall implement provisions for the
366	366	12.8safe storage of, and access to, resident medications.
367	367	12.9 (b) Policies under paragraph (a) must not impair the ability of the resident to take such
368	368	12.10medications as prescribed and must be disclosed to the resident at the time of intake.
369	369	12.11Sec. 10. [254B.259] ACCESS TO FUNDING AND REFERRALS.
370	370	12.12 Subdivision 1.Limitation on the use of funds.State, county, and local government
371	371	12.13money, including grant money and federal money administered by the state, used to support
372	372	12.14recovery residences must be available only to recovery residences certified under sections
373	373	12.15254B.25 to 254B.267.
374	374	12.16 Subd. 2.Limitation on referrals.(a) A licensed inpatient or outpatient substance use
375	375	12.17disorder treatment provider or state-funded or state-operated program may not make a
376	376	12.18referral of a prospective, current, or discharged patient to or accept a referral from a recovery
377	377	12.19residence unless, at the time of referral, the recovery residence is certified pursuant to
378	378	12.20sections 254B.25 to 254B.267.
379	379	12.21 (b) For purposes of this section, a licensed inpatient or outpatient substance use disorder
380	380	12.22treatment provider, state-funded or state-operated program, or recovery residence makes a
381	381	12.23referral if the provider or recovery residence informs a patient by any means about the name,
382	382	12.24address, or other details of a recovery residence or provider or informs a provider or recovery
383	383	12.25residence of any identifying details about a patient.
384	384	12.26 Subd. 3.No obligation.Nothing in this section requires a licensed substance use disorder
385	385	12.27treatment provider to refer a patient to or accept a referral from a recovery residence.
386	386	12.28 Subd. 4.Exceptions.Subdivision 2 does not apply to:
387	387	12.29 (1) referrals by a recovery residence to a licensed state drug and alcohol treatment service
388	388	12.30provider when the recovery residence or its owners, directors, operators, or employees do
389	389	12.31not benefit, directly or indirectly, from the referral; and
390	390	12Sec. 10.
391	391	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 13.1 (2) the referral of a patient to or acceptance of a referral of a patient from a recovery
392	392	13.2residence:
393	393	13.3 (i) that has no direct or indirect financial or other referral relationship with the licensed
394	394	13.4service provider; and
395	395	13.5 (ii) where the residence or any resident of the residence does not receive a benefit,
396	396	13.6directly or indirectly, for the referral.
397	397	13.7 Sec. 11. [254B.26] LOCAL ZONING.
398	398	13.8 (a) Except as otherwise provided for in sections 254B.25 to 254B.267 and notwithstanding
399	399	13.9any other law or regulation to the contrary, certified recovery residences must be considered
400	400	13.10a permitted single-family residential use of property for the purposes of zoning and other
401	401	13.11land use regulations. Certified recovery residences must not be prohibited by operation of
402	402	13.12restrictive covenants or similar restrictions, regardless of when entered into, that cannot be
403	403	13.13met because of the nature of the certified recovery residence, including provisions that
404	404	13.14require the home's occupants be related, that the home must be occupied by the owner, or
405	405	13.15similar provisions.
406	406	13.16 (b) A restriction, prohibition, or other provision, including provisions related to the
407	407	13.17building or fire codes, is unenforceable if that restriction, prohibition, or provision does not
408	408	13.18also apply to similar types of structures in the same zoning district occupied by a single
409	409	13.19family.
410	410	13.20Sec. 12. [254B.261] DATA COLLECTION.
411	411	13.21 Subdivision 1.In general.(a) Certified recovery residences must submit any of the
412	412	13.22following outcome data on residents to the commissioner:
413	413	13.23 (1) abstinence from substance use;
414	414	13.24 (2) change in employment or education status;
415	415	13.25 (3) change in earnings;
416	416	13.26 (4) housing stability;
417	417	13.27 (5) admissions and readmissions to treatment;
418	418	13.28 (6) criminal justice involvement;
419	419	13.29 (7) child welfare involvement;
420	420	13.30 (8) civic engagement;
421	421	13Sec. 12.
422	422	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 14.1 (9) access to needed physical or behavioral health services and social services;
423	423	14.2 (10) access to private or public health insurance;
424	424	14.3 (11) length of stay in the recovery residence; and
425	425	14.4 (12) number of terminations due to return to use.
426	426	14.5 (b) All data submitted pursuant to this section must be deidentified to remove any
427	427	14.6personally identifiable information.
428	428	14.7 Subd. 2.Study of state recovery housing needs.The commissioner or certifying
429	429	14.8organization may conduct an environmental scan and needs assessment study to determine
430	430	14.9the recovery housing needs of Minnesota and the location and adequacy of available
431	431	14.10residences to meet that need. Any initial study must be completed by ........ Subsequent
432	432	14.11studies must be completed no less frequently than once every three years following the
433	433	14.12initial study.
434	434	14.13 Subd. 3.Survey areas.The study provided by subdivision 3 may assess the adequacy:
435	435	14.14 (1) of recovery housing relative to population in all areas of the state;
436	436	14.15 (2) of low-cost or subsidized recovery residences; and
437	437	14.16 (3) of recovery housing for underserved and difficult-to-serve populations, including
438	438	14.17parents with children; pregnant women; reentry populations; persons living with HIV;
439	439	14.18ethnic, racial, and other minorities; physically disabled persons; and Tribal communities.
440	440	14.19 Subd. 4.Annual report.(a) The commissioner or certifying organization shall analyze
441	441	14.20any data collected pursuant to subdivisions 1 and 3 and issue an annual report to the governor
442	442	14.21and the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
443	443	14.22over substance use disorder treatment assessing the effectiveness of certified recovery
444	444	14.23residences in Minnesota, including any outcomes determined by a study conducted pursuant
445	445	14.24to subdivision 4.
446	446	14.25 (b) The commissioner or certifying organization shall make the annual report under this
447	447	14.26subdivision available on its website for use by the public.
448	448	14.27Sec. 13. [254B.262] SANCTIONS.
449	449	14.28 Subdivision 1.Suspension.(a) The certifying organization shall suspend a certification
450	450	14.29if:
451	451	14Sec. 13.
452	452	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 15.1 (1) the nature or number of violations revealed by any type of inspection or investigation
453	453	15.2of a recovery residence indicates a direct risk to the life, health, or safety of a resident, staff
454	454	15.3member, visitor, or other individual on the premises; or
455	455	15.4 (2) a certified recovery residence is not in compliance with any provision of sections
456	456	15.5254B.25 to 254B.267 and fails to:
457	457	15.6 (i) file a plan of action with the certifying organization to correct any identified
458	458	15.7deficiencies pursuant to section 254B.252, subdivision 10, within the time required by the
459	459	15.8certifying organization; or
460	460	15.9 (ii) remedy all deficiencies identified by the certifying organization within the time
461	461	15.10required, unless an extension of time is granted by the certifying organization.
462	462	15.11 (b) Suspensions must last until the certifying organization reinspects the property and
463	463	15.12finds no deficiencies.
464	464	15.13 Subd. 2.Nature or number of violations.In determining whether a violation poses a
465	465	15.14direct risk to the life, health, or safety of a resident, staff member, visitor, or other individual
466	466	15.15on the premises of the certified recovery residence, the certifying organization shall consider:
467	467	15.16 (1) repeated violations of statutes or rules;
468	468	15.17 (2) a pattern of violations;
469	469	15.18 (3) the types of violations;
470	470	15.19 (4) the severity of violations; and
471	471	15.20 (5) the number of violations.
472	472	15.21 Subd. 3.Revocation.The certifying organization must revoke a certification if:
473	473	15.22 (1) the applicant, owner, or operator provides materially false or misleading information
474	474	15.23on a renewal application, as part of an inspection, or in response to a complaint; or
475	475	15.24 (2) a recovery residence's certification is up for renewal and has been suspended for at
476	476	15.25least 30 days.
477	477	15.26 Subd. 4.Misrepresentation of certification; fine.A recovery residence that has not
478	478	15.27been certified pursuant sections 254B.25 to 254B.267 and holds itself out as a certified
479	479	15.28recovery residence shall be subject to an injunction and will be subject to a fine of not more
480	480	15.29than $....... for each violation.
481	481	15Sec. 13.
482	482	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 16.1 Subd. 5.Notification.(a) The certifying organization shall provide written notification
483	483	16.2of any sanction to the recovery residence operator. The written notification must include
484	484	16.3an explanation of:
485	485	16.4 (1) the reason for the sanction;
486	486	16.5 (2) for suspensions, the requirement that the recovery residence submit an action plan
487	487	16.6under section 254B.252, subdivision 10;
488	488	16.7 (3) any rights of appeal the recovery residence may have; and
489	489	16.8 (4) the process for asserting those rights.
490	490	16.9 (b) The certifying organization shall provide written notification of a suspension or
491	491	16.10revocation of a certification to the county and municipality where the recovery residence
492	492	16.11is located.
493	493	16.12Sec. 14. [254B.263] COMPLAINTS.
494	494	16.13 Subdivision 1.In general.The certifying organization shall establish a toll-free telephone
495	495	16.14number or an online complaint form, or both, to receive complaints from residents, staff,
496	496	16.15and the general public regarding certified recovery residences.
497	497	16.16 Subd. 2.Types of complaints.The certifying organization must accept and review
498	498	16.17complaints that concern:
499	499	16.18 (1) the health of residents and safety of the recovery residence;
500	500	16.19 (2) management of the recovery residence, including but not limited to house
501	501	16.20environment, financial procedures, staffing, house rules and regulations, improper handling
502	502	16.21of resident terminations, and recovery support environment; or
503	503	16.22 (3) illegal activities or threats.
504	504	16.23 Subd. 3.Investigation.(a) Complaints regarding illegal activities or threats must be
505	505	16.24immediately referred to law enforcement in the jurisdiction where the recovery residence
506	506	16.25is located. The certifying organization shall continue to investigate matters referred to law
507	507	16.26enforcement that involve complaints contained in subdivision 2, clause (3), unless law
508	508	16.27enforcement requests the certifying organization to stay its investigation.
509	509	16.28 (b) The certifying organization shall investigate all other types of complaints under this
510	510	16.29section and may take any action necessary to conduct an investigation, including but not
511	511	16.30limited to interviewing the recovery residence operator, house manager, staff, and residents,
512	512	16.31and conducting an inspection of the premises.
513	513	16Sec. 14.
514	514	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 17.1 Subd. 4.Anonymity.When making a complaint pursuant to this section, an individual
515	515	17.2must disclose their identity to the certifying organization. Unless ordered by a court or
516	516	17.3authorized by the complainant, the commissioner or certifying organization must not disclose
517	517	17.4the complainant's identity.
518	518	17.5 Subd. 5.Prohibition against retaliation.A recovery residence owner, operator, director,
519	519	17.6staff member including house manager, volunteer, or resident must not be subject to
520	520	17.7retaliation, including but not limited to interference, threats, coercion, harassment, or
521	521	17.8discrimination for making any complaint against a recovery residence or against a recovery
522	522	17.9residence owner, operator, or chief financial officer.
523	523	17.10Sec. 15. [254B.264] RECONSIDERATION.
524	524	17.11 Subdivision 1.In general.A recovery residence may request reconsideration of a decision
525	525	17.12to deny an application, suspend or revoke certification, or impose a fine by notifying the
526	526	17.13commissioner by certified mail or personal service. The request must be made in writing.
527	527	17.14If sent by certified mail, the request must be postmarked and sent to the commissioner within
528	528	17.1520 calendar days after the certification holder received notification of the decision. If a
529	529	17.16request is made by personal service, it must be received by the commissioner within 20
530	530	17.17calendar days after the certification holder received notification of the decision. With the
531	531	17.18request for reconsideration, the certification holder may submit a written argument or
532	532	17.19evidence in support of the request for reconsideration.
533	533	17.20 Subd. 2.Administrative appeal.A recovery residence may request an administrative
534	534	17.21hearing pursuant to chapter 14 within 30 days of receiving notice of an adverse decision of
535	535	17.22the commissioner under this section.
536	536	17.23Sec. 16. [254B.265] CRIMES.
537	537	17.24 Subdivision 1.Patient brokering.(a) Whoever does any of the following acts commits
538	538	17.25the crime of patient brokering and may be sentenced as provided in subdivision 2:
539	539	17.26 (1) offers or pays a commission, benefit, bonus, rebate, kickback, or bribe, directly or
540	540	17.27indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engages in any split-fee arrangement, in any form whatsoever,
541	541	17.28to induce the referral of a patient or patronage to or from a licensed state drug and alcohol
542	542	17.29treatment service provider, health care provider, or health care facility;
543	543	17.30 (2) solicits or receives a commission, benefit, bonus, rebate, kickback, or bribe, directly
544	544	17.31or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engages in any split-fee arrangement, in any form
545	545	17Sec. 16.
546	546	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 18.1whatsoever, in return for referring a patient or patronage to or from a licensed state drug
547	547	18.2and alcohol treatment service provider, health care provider, or health care facility;
548	548	18.3 (3) solicits or receives a commission, benefit, bonus, rebate, kickback, or bribe, directly
549	549	18.4or indirectly, in cash or in kind, or engage in any split-fee arrangement, in any form
550	550	18.5whatsoever, in return for the acceptance or acknowledgment of treatment from a licensed
551	551	18.6state drug and alcohol treatment service provider, health care provider, or health care facility;
552	552	18.7or
553	553	18.8 (4) aids, abets, advises, or otherwise participates in the conduct prohibited under clauses
554	554	18.9(1) to (3).
555	555	18.10 (b) This subdivision does not apply to any payment, waiver of payment, or payment
556	556	18.11practice expressly authorized by United States Code, title 42, section 1320a-7b(b)(3).
557	557	18.12 Subd. 2.Penalty.(a) Whoever violates subdivision 1, when the total value of the
558	558	18.13commissions, benefits, bonuses, rebates, kickbacks, and bribes is less than $....... is guilty
559	559	18.14of a misdemeanor.
560	560	18.15 (b) Whoever violates subdivision 1, when the total value of the commissions, benefits,
561	561	18.16bonuses, rebates, kickbacks, and bribes is greater than $....... and less than $....... is guilty
562	562	18.17of a gross misdemeanor.
563	563	18.18 (c) Whoever violates subdivision 1, when the total value of the commissions, benefits,
564	564	18.19bonuses, rebates, kickbacks, and bribes is greater than $........ is guilty of a felony and may
565	565	18.20be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than ....... or to payment of a fine not to exceed
566	566	18.21$........
567	567	18.22 Subd. 3.Unlawful referral.Any person who willfully and knowingly violates section
568	568	18.23254B.259, subdivision 2, is guilty of a ....... and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not
569	569	18.24more than ....... or to payment of a fine not to exceed $........
570	570	18.25 Subd. 4.Fines.All fines collected pursuant to this section must be deposited into .......
571	571	18.26fund for use by the commissioner to administer sections 254B.25 to 254B.267.
572	572	18.27Sec. 17. [254B.266] CONFIDENTIALITY.
573	573	18.28 Subdivision 1.Recovery residence records.Records of residents maintained by certified
574	574	18.29recovery residences are private data on individuals under chapter 13.
575	575	18.30 Subd. 2.Commissioner.The commissioner shall not maintain any personally identifiable
576	576	18.31information regarding any resident of a certified recovery residence in connection with its
577	577	18.32role under sections 254B.25 to 254B.267.
578	578	18Sec. 17.
579	579	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 19.1 Sec. 18. [254B.267] FUNDING.
580	580	19.2 The commissioner shall pursue all federal funding, matching funds, and foundation or
581	581	19.3other charitable funding for the initial and ongoing costs associated with sections 254B.25
582	582	19.4to 254B.267.
583	583	19.5 Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256I.03, is amended by adding a subdivision
584	584	19.6to read:
585	585	19.7 Subd. 6a.Certified recovery residence."Certified recovery residence" has the meaning
586	586	19.8given in section 254B.251, subdivision 3.
587	587	19.9 Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256I.03, is amended by adding a subdivision
588	588	19.10to read:
589	589	19.11 Subd. 14c.Recovery residence registry."Recovery residence registry" has the meaning
590	590	19.12given in section 254B.251, subdivision 15.
591	591	19.13Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256I.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
592	592	19.14 Subdivision 1.Individual eligibility requirements.An individual is eligible for and
593	593	19.15entitled to a housing support payment to be made on the individual's behalf if the agency
594	594	19.16has approved the setting where the individual will receive housing support and the individual
595	595	19.17meets the requirements in paragraph (a), (b), (c), or (d), or (e).
596	596	19.18 (a) The individual is aged, blind, or is over 18 years of age with a disability as determined
597	597	19.19under the criteria used by the title II program of the Social Security Act, and meets the
598	598	19.20resource restrictions and standards of section 256P.02, and the individual's countable income
599	599	19.21after deducting the (1) exclusions and disregards of the SSI program, (2) the medical
600	600	19.22assistance personal needs allowance under section 256B.35, and (3) an amount equal to the
601	601	19.23income actually made available to a community spouse by an elderly waiver participant
602	602	19.24under the provisions of sections 256B.0575, paragraph (a), clause (4), and 256B.058,
603	603	19.25subdivision 2, is less than the monthly rate specified in the agency's agreement with the
604	604	19.26provider of housing support in which the individual resides.
605	605	19.27 (b) The individual meets a category of eligibility under section 256D.05, subdivision 1,
606	606	19.28paragraph (a), clauses (1), (3), (4) to (8), and (13), and paragraph (b), if applicable, and the
607	607	19.29individual's resources are less than the standards specified by section 256P.02, and the
608	608	19.30individual's countable income as determined under section 256P.06, less the medical
609	609	19.31assistance personal needs allowance under section 256B.35 is less than the monthly rate
610	610	19Sec. 21.
611	611	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 20.1specified in the agency's agreement with the provider of housing support in which the
612	612	20.2individual resides.
613	613	20.3 (c) The individual lacks a fixed, adequate, nighttime residence upon discharge from a
614	614	20.4residential behavioral health treatment program, as determined by treatment staff from the
615	615	20.5residential behavioral health treatment program. An individual is eligible under this paragraph
616	616	20.6for up to three months, including a full or partial month from the individual's move-in date
617	617	20.7at a setting approved for housing support following discharge from treatment, plus two full
618	618	20.8months.
619	619	20.9 (d) The individual meets the criteria related to establishing a certified disability or
620	620	20.10disabling condition in paragraph (a) or (b) and lacks a fixed, adequate, nighttime residence
621	621	20.11upon discharge from a correctional facility, as determined by an authorized representative
622	622	20.12from a Minnesota-based correctional facility. An individual is eligible under this paragraph
623	623	20.13for up to three months, including a full or partial month from the individual's move-in date
624	624	20.14at a setting approved for housing support following release, plus two full months. Any
625	625	20.15income received by people who meet the disabling condition criteria established in paragraph
626	626	20.16(a) or (b) is not countable for the duration of eligibility under this paragraph.
627	627	20.17 (e) The individual lacks a fixed, adequate, and clinically indicated nighttime residence
628	628	20.18during the individual's enrollment and active participation in a licensed behavioral health
629	629	20.19treatment program that meets the level of care requirements under section 254B.19,
630	630	20.20subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (4). An individual is eligible under this paragraph
631	631	20.21for up to three months, including a full or partial month from the individual's move-in date
632	632	20.22at a setting approved for housing support following discharge from treatment, plus two full
633	633	20.23months.
634	634	20.24Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256I.04, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:
635	635	20.25 Subd. 2a.License required; staffing qualifications.(a) Except as provided in paragraph
636	636	20.26(b), an agency may not enter into an agreement with an establishment to provide housing
637	637	20.27support unless:
638	638	20.28 (1) the establishment is licensed by the Department of Health as a hotel and restaurant;
639	639	20.29a board and lodging establishment; a boarding care home before March 1, 1985; or a
640	640	20.30supervised living facility, and the service provider for residents of the facility is licensed
641	641	20.31under chapter 245A. However, an establishment licensed by the Department of Health to
642	642	20.32provide lodging need not also be licensed to provide board if meals are being supplied to
643	643	20.33residents under a contract with a food vendor who is licensed by the Department of Health;
644	644	20Sec. 22.
645	645	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 21.1 (2) the residence is:
646	646	21.2 (i) licensed by the commissioner of human services under Minnesota Rules, parts
647	647	21.39555.5050 to 9555.6265;
648	648	21.4 (ii) certified by a county human services agency prior to July 1, 1992, using the standards
649	649	21.5under Minnesota Rules, parts 9555.5050 to 9555.6265;
650	650	21.6 (iii) licensed by the commissioner under Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0010 to 2960.0120,
651	651	21.7with a variance under section 245A.04, subdivision 9; or
652	652	21.8 (iv) licensed under section 245D.02, subdivision 4a, as a community residential setting
653	653	21.9by the commissioner of human services; or
654	654	21.10 (v) a certified recovery residence that is listed as in good standing on the recovery
655	655	21.11residence registry; or
656	656	21.12 (3) the facility is licensed under chapter 144G and provides three meals a day.
657	657	21.13 (b) The requirements under paragraph (a) do not apply to establishments exempt from
658	658	21.14state licensure because they are:
659	659	21.15 (1) located on Indian reservations and subject to tribal health and safety requirements;
660	660	21.16or
661	661	21.17 (2) supportive housing establishments where an individual has an approved habitability
662	662	21.18inspection and an individual lease agreement.
663	663	21.19 (c) Supportive housing establishments that serve individuals who have experienced
664	664	21.20long-term homelessness and emergency shelters must participate in the homeless management
665	665	21.21information system and a coordinated assessment system as defined by the commissioner.
666	666	21.22 (d) Effective July 1, 2016, an agency shall not have an agreement with a provider of
667	667	21.23housing support unless all staff members who have direct contact with recipients:
668	668	21.24 (1) have skills and knowledge acquired through one or more of the following:
669	669	21.25 (i) a course of study in a health- or human services-related field leading to a bachelor
670	670	21.26of arts, bachelor of science, or associate's degree;
671	671	21.27 (ii) one year of experience with the target population served;
672	672	21.28 (iii) experience as a mental health certified peer specialist according to section 256B.0615;
673	673	21.29or
674	674	21.30 (iv) meeting the requirements for unlicensed personnel under sections 144A.43 to
675	675	21.31144A.483;
676	676	21Sec. 22.
677	677	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 22.1 (2) hold a current driver's license appropriate to the vehicle driven if transporting
678	678	22.2recipients;
679	679	22.3 (3) complete training on vulnerable adults mandated reporting and child maltreatment
680	680	22.4mandated reporting, where applicable; and
681	681	22.5 (4) complete housing support orientation training offered by the commissioner.
682	682	22.6 Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256I.04, subdivision 2f, is amended to read:
683	683	22.7 Subd. 2f.Required services.(a) In authorized settings under subdivision 2a, providers
684	684	22.8shall ensure that participants have at a minimum:
685	685	22.9 (1) food preparation and service for three nutritional meals a day on site;
686	686	22.10 (2) a bed, clothing storage, linen, bedding, laundering, and laundry supplies or service;
687	687	22.11 (3) housekeeping, including cleaning and lavatory supplies or service; and
688	688	22.12 (4) maintenance and operation of the building and grounds, including heat, water, garbage
689	689	22.13removal, electricity, telephone for the site, cooling, supplies, and parts and tools to repair
690	690	22.14and maintain equipment and facilities.
691	691	22.15 (b) In addition, when providers serve participants described in subdivision 1, paragraph
692	692	22.16(c), the providers are required to assist the participants in applying for continuing housing
693	693	22.17support payments before the end of the eligibility period.
694	694	22.18 (c) The requirements of paragraph (a) do not apply to a certified recovery residence that
695	695	22.19is listed as in good standing on the recovery residence registry.
696	696	22.20Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 491A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision
697	697	22.21to read:
698	698	22.22 Subd. 12.Jurisdiction; recovery residency terminations.The conciliation court has
699	699	22.23jurisdiction to determine whether a certified recovery residence properly terminated a
700	700	22.24residency under section 254B.255. If the court finds that the resident was improperly
701	701	22.25terminated or removed from the residence, the court may order the recovery residence to
702	702	22.26allow the resident to return.
703	703	22.27Sec. 25. EFFECTIVE DATE.
704	704	22.28 Sections 1 to 24 are effective ........
705	705	22Sec. 25.
706	706	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25 23.1 Sec. 26. SEVERABILITY.
707	707	23.2 If any provision of this act or the act's applicability to any person or circumstance is held
708	708	23.3invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or
709	709	23.4circumstances is not affected.
710	710	23.5 Sec. 27. APPROPRIATION.
711	711	23.6 $350,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $350,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from the
712	712	23.7general fund to the commissioner of ... to implement and operate the Minnesota Recovery
713	713	23.8Residence Certification Act under Minnesota Statutes, sections 254B.25 to 254B.267.
714	714	23Sec. 27.
715	715	REVISOR DTT/CH 25-0199403/12/25