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HF 4902

Human services provisions modified on aging and disability services, behavioral health, licensing and program integrity, mental health licensing, background studies, and forecasted program appropriations adjustments; reports required; and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mohamud Noor

The bill realigns and tightens oversight, funding, and licensing for aging, disability, and behavioral health programs to improve service quality and prevent fraud.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
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Bill Summary · HF 4902

Summary of HF 4902 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Overview

HF 4902 is a Minnesota bill that makes targeted modifications to human services-related programs, focusing on aging and disability services, behavioral health, licensing and program integrity, mental health licensing, background studies, and forecasted program appropriations adjustments. The measure also requires certain reports and directs money appropriations to support the changes. The bill was introduced and referred to the Rules and Legislative Administration committee on April 9, 2026. Co-sponsor: Mohamud Noor.

Purpose and Intent

  • Realign and adjust state oversight, administration, and funding for human services programs affecting older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with behavioral health needs.
  • Improve licensing processes, program integrity, and background study requirements to enhance public safety and service quality.
  • Forecast and adjust appropriation levels for programs under the affected areas to reflect anticipated costs and needs.

Key Provisions and Changes

Aging and Disability Services

  • Modify administration or eligibility aspects within aging and disability services.
  • Potential changes to service delivery models, eligibility criteria, or prioritization for funding and supports for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Behavioral Health

  • Alter program structure or funding for behavioral health services.
  • Could affect coordination between behavioral health and other human services programs, including integrated care or treatment services.

Licensing and Program Integrity

  • Update licensing requirements for providers delivering relevant services.
  • Strengthen program integrity measures to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in funded programs.
  • Potential updates to compliance reporting, audits, and enforcement authority.

Mental Health Licensing

  • Adjust licenses or licensing requirements specific to mental health providers.
  • Align licensing standards with modern practice needs or system reforms.

Background Studies

  • Revise background study processes, including fingerprinting or background checks for employees, contractors, or volunteers in affected programs.
  • Enhance protection measures for vulnerable populations served by aging, disability, and behavioral health programs.

Forecasted Program Appropriations Adjustments

  • Update forecast estimates for funding in affected programs.
  • Provide a mechanism for adjusting future appropriations based on projections, utilization, and policy changes.
  • May include targeted increases or reductions aligned with program changes and anticipated demand.

Reports Required

  • The bill requires specific reports to be produced, detailing:
    • Implementation status and outcomes of the changes.
    • Financial impact and appropriations considerations.
    • Compliance, licensing, or program integrity results.
    • Any evaluation of the effectiveness of adjustments to aging, disability, and behavioral health services.

Who Is Affected

  • Individuals receiving aging and disability services: Potential changes to eligibility, service delivery, or access to supports.
  • Behavioral health service recipients: Altered program structure or funding, potentially impacting access to care.
  • Licensing-regulated providers: Changes to licensing requirements and compliance obligations.
  • Background-check-affected personnel: Revised requirements for background studies for employees, contractors, or volunteers.
  • State agencies and contractors: Agencies administering aging, disability, behavioral health, and licensing programs will implement the changes and reporting requirements.
  • Taxpayers and program funders: Forecasted adjustments to appropriations could influence state spending on human services.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Introduction/Referral: The bill was introduced and referred to the Rules and Legislative Administration committee on April 9, 2026.
  • Advancement: As of the available record, it has not progressed beyond the initial committee referral; future steps would typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Minnesota Legislature.
  • Reports and Implementation: Requires reporting on implementation and outcomes, suggesting ongoing monitoring after any passage and enactment.

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

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