Residents of long-term care facilities provided with the right to a designated support person.

HF 2407 requires Minnesota long-term care facilities to allow residents to have one designated support person (chosen by the resident) physically present while they are at the facility. This applies to both nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Facilities may restrict this right only during medical procedures (like surgeries), or if the support person is violent or threatening, and must follow written grievance procedures if a resident's request is denied. The bill directly affects residents in these facilities by expanding their right to personal support during care.