SF 4742
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/24/2026 11:01 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to human services; establishing human services systems modernization
pilot projects; providing appointments; establishing an account; requiring a report;
appropriating money.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1. new text begin DIRECTION TO COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES; SYSTEMS
MODERNIZATION PILOT PROJECTS.
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new text begin Pilot projects for systems modernization established. new text end
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The commissioner
of information technology services and the systems modernization pilot project advisory
group must allocate funding to counties and Tribes for systems modernization pilot projects
to provide updates to state human services-related information technology systems that
promote system efficiencies, reduce error rates, and strengthen program integrity and fraud
prevention capabilities.
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new text begin Systems modernization pilot project advisory group. new text end
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(a) The commissioner
of information technology services must convene a systems modernization pilot project
advisory group consisting of the following members:
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(1) three members from the Association of Minnesota Counties, appointed by the
Association of Minnesota Counties;
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(2) three members from the Minnesota Association of County Social Services
Administrators, appointed by the Minnesota Association of County Social Services
Administrators;
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(3) the commissioner of human services or a designee;
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(4) the commissioner of children, youth, and families or a designee;
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(5) the commissioner of information technology services or a designee;
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(6) two representatives, one appointed by the speaker of the house and one appointed
by the minority leader of the house of representatives; and
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(7) two members of the senate, one appointed by the senate majority leader and one
appointed by senate minority leader.
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(b) The commissioner of information technology services must provide administrative
support and meeting space for the systems modernization pilot project advisory group.
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new text begin Eligible pilot projects. new text end
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All pilot projects must be approved by the systems
modernization pilot project advisory group. The commissioner and the pilot project advisory
group must allocate funding for systems modernization pilot projects under this section that
prioritize systems changes relating to MAXIS, PRISM, MMIS, ISDS, METS, and SSIS
that include but are not limited to:
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(1) establishing a state data warehouse access collaborative to coordinate access to state
system data across all counties;
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(2) evaluating and utilizing artificial intelligence tools and applications to allow benefit
and service recipients to easily access information and ask questions regarding benefits and
eligibility;
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(3) expanding access to and use of income verification services and databases that provide
instantaneous, updated income eligibility information;
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(4) expanding access to additional data sources for purposes of asset verification and
developing an automated process for the use of outside data;
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(5) configuring systems or employing products or programs to generate automatic case
notes within existing systems, as appropriate; and
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(6) developing and testing a third-party product that overlays a web application on the
state technology system mainframes for public benefits to simplify system navigation and
improve accuracy of case processing.
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By January 15, 2028, the commissioner of
information technology services, in collaboration with the systems modernization pilot
project advisory group, must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over health, human services, and children
and families. The report must include the number of pilot projects funded under this section
and the amounts of each allocation, list the pilot project recipients, and specify the purposes
for which the pilot project funds were used. The report must also include any relevant
findings, results, or outcomes of the pilot projects, and must include recommendations on
implementation and funding of systems modernization projects focused on:
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(1) developing an automated process in MAXIS for confirming eligibility for all enrollees,
including enrollees who are age 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, or who are enrolled
in Medicare Savings Programs;
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(2) eliminating duplicate data entry requirements and developing capabilities for benefit
recipients to update information electronically;
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(3) updating MAXIS to require changes to shelter and utility information when address
information is changed;
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(4) simplifying Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) case change reporting
in MAXIS to a single six-month reporting method;
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(5) updating MAXIS and integrating coding to account for changes to federal policies
related to SNAP time-limited recipients and noncitizens receiving benefits;
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(6) eliminating the need for county eligibility workers to force changes or override
functions within systems;
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(7) reviewing and modernizing client notices generated by MAXIS and METS to increase
efficiency and ensure currentness, completeness, and clarity; and
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(8) consolidating and centralizing Department of Human Services and Department of
Children, Youth, and Families policy manuals in the state data warehouse.
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Sec. 2. new text begin HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION PILOT PROJECT
ACCOUNT; TRANSFER.
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(a) The human services systems modernization pilot project account is established in
the state government special revenue fund. Money in this account is appropriated to the
commissioner of information technology services for eligible human services systems
modernization pilot projects with approval of the systems modernization pilot project
advisory group. The account must consist of state money transferred and appropriated to
the account. Money in the account is available until expended.
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(b) $....... in fiscal year 2027 is transferred from the general fund to the human services
systems modernization pilot project account in the state government special revenue fund.
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