1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; permitting remote supervision of personal care 
1.3 	assistance services;amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.0659, by 
1.4 	adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.0659, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.7 	to read:
1.8 		Subd. 14a.Qualified professional; remote supervision. (a) For recipients with chronic 
1.9 	health conditions or severely compromised immune systems, a qualified professional may 
1.10 	conduct the supervision required under subdivision 14 via two-way interactive audio and 
1.11 	visual telecommunications if the recipient's primary health care provider:
1.12 	(1) determines that remote supervision is appropriate; and
1.13 	(2) documents the determination under clause (1) in a statement of need or other document 
1.14 	that is subsequently included in the recipient's personal care assistance care plan.
1.15 	(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a care plan developed or amended via 
1.16 	remote supervision may be executed by electronic signature.
1.17 	(c) A personal care assistance provider agency must not conduct its first supervisory 
1.18 	visit for a recipient and complete its initial personal care assistance care plan via a remote 
1.19 	visit.

1.20 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective July 1, 2023, or upon federal approval, 
1.21 	whichever is later. The commissioner of human services shall notify the revisor of statutes 
1.22 	when federal approval is obtained.