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HF 2191

Children and families licensing and certification regulations modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Gillman

HF 2191 in Minnesota would modify licensing and certification rules for child- and family-serving programs, affecting providers, regulators, and families.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Children and Families Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2191

HF 2191 — Children and Families Licensing and Certification Regulations Modified

Overview

HF 2191 is a Minnesota House file introduced on March 12, 2025. The bill’s stated focus, by its title, is to modify licensing and certification regulations related to children and families. It has been introduced and referred to the House committee on Children and Families Finance and Policy (CFFP). A companion Senate file exists: SF 2507.

Purpose and Intent

  • Based on the bill’s title, HF 2191 aims to alter current licensing and certification requirements governing programs and providers that serve children and families.
  • The specific goals, such as tightening or expanding licensing standards, adjusting certification processes, updating inspection routines, or modifying fee structures, are not included in the information provided.

Key Provisions

  • No text or provision details are provided in the available materials. As a result, the exact changes to licensing or certification regimes, enforcement mechanisms, exemptions, timelines for implementation, or fiscal implications are not specified here.
  • Once the bill text and any amendments are released, the provisions could cover areas typically associated with child and family licensing (e.g., child care facilities, family child care homes, child-placing agencies, or related state licensing agencies). Current information does not confirm which program areas would be affected.

Affected Parties (Preliminary)

  • Entities and individuals involved in licensed or certified child- and family-serving programs in Minnesota.
  • State licensing and regulatory agencies responsible for administering licensing and certification.
  • Families and children who access licensed child and family programs.

Note: The exact stakeholders depend on the final text and scope of the provisions adopted.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 12, 2025.
  • Status: Introduction and first reading, referred to the House Committee on Children and Families Finance and Policy.
  • Next steps likely include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor consideration, followed by passage or rejection. Fiscal notes or committee statements may also accompany the bill as it progresses.

Related Bills

  • Companion: SF 2507 (Senate file).

How to Track and Learn More

  • To view the full text, amendments, fiscal notes, and current status, search for HF 2191 (and SF 2507) on the Minnesota Legislature website or through the Legislative Reference Library.
  • Monitor the CFFP committee agenda for hearing dates and proposed amendments.
  • Check for any hearing testimony from stakeholders and any eventual floor votes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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