Office of the Revisor of Statutes
HF 1144
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 02/19/2025 11:13 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to human services; directing the commissioner of human services to seek
federal authority to provide supportive parenting services to people eligible for
personal care assistance or community first services and supports; directing the
commissioner of human services to seek certain federal waivers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1. new text begin DIRECTION TO COMMISSIONER; SUPPORTIVE PARENTING
SERVICES.
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(a) The commissioner of human services shall seek federal authority to provide supportive
parenting services to people eligible for personal care assistance under Minnesota Statutes,
section 256B.0659, or community first services and supports under Minnesota Statutes,
section 256B.85. Supportive parenting services must be limited to assistance with the
following age-appropriate activities of daily living for a child 12 years of age or younger:
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(1) dressing, including assistance with choosing, application, and changing of clothing,
and application of special appliances, wraps, or clothing;
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(2) grooming, including assistance with:
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(i) basic hair care;
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(ii) oral care;
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(iii) nail care, except for recipients who are diabetic or have poor circulation;
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(iv) shaving;
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(v) applying cosmetics and deodorant; and
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(vi) care of eyeglasses and hearing aids;
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(3) bathing, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and skin care;
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(4) eating, including assistance with hand washing and application of orthotics required
for eating, transfers, and feeding;
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(5) transfers, including assistance with transferring the recipient from one seating or
reclining area to another;
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(6) mobility, including assistance with ambulation, such as use of a wheelchair. Mobility
does not include providing transportation for a recipient;
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(7) positioning, including assistance with positioning or turning a recipient for necessary
care and comfort; and
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(8) toileting, including assistance with bowel or bladder elimination and care including
transfers, mobility, positioning, feminine hygiene, use of toileting equipment or supplies,
cleansing the perineal area, inspection of the skin, and adjusting clothing.
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(b) The provision of supportive parenting services listed under this section is effective
January 1, 2026, or 90 days following federal approval, whichever is later.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 2. new text begin DIRECTION TO COMMISSIONER; SUPPORTIVE PARENTING
SERVICES WAIVER AMENDMENT.
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(a) The commissioner of human services shall seek an amendment to the 1915(c) home
and community-based waivers identified in Minnesota Statutes, sections 256B.092,
subdivision 5, and 256B.49, subdivision 11, to allow the following services to deliver
supportive parenting services:
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(1) assistive technology;
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(2) family training and counseling;
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(3) home modification;
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(4) individualized home supports with training;
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(5) respite;
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(6) specialized equipment and supplies; and
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(7) transportation.
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(b) The provision of supportive parenting services must be limited to service functions
that are:
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(1) identified in a person's person-centered service plan or comparable plan of care; and
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(2) provided to meet assessed needs of the person related to parenting supports.
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(c) The provision of supportive parenting services listed under this section is effective
January 1, 2026, or 90 days following federal approval, whichever is later.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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