Definitions for adult foster care licensing requirements modified.
This bill modifies the legal definitions for adult foster care licensing in Minnesota to clarify the services and responsibilities required. It updates the definition of "foster care for adults" to specify that programs must provide household management services alongside food, lodging, protection, supervision, and care according to individual service plans. The bill also revises the definition of a "family adult foster care home" to require that the license holder lives in the home and serves as the primary caregiver providing the listed services. These changes directly affect adult foster care providers and licensing requirements administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The adjustments aim to ensure clearer standards for how adult foster care homes operate and deliver care to functionally impaired adults.
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Human Services Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mary Franson
RRepublican
Co
Dawn Gillman
RRepublican
Co
Joe Schomacker
RRepublican
Co
Ripper Repinski
RRepublican
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