Integrated community supports codification proposal development by the commissioner of human services requirement provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Abeler and 1 co-sponsor

Codifies a duty for the DHS Commissioner to develop proposals for integrated community supports, shaping policy for people who rely on them and the providers who serve them.

Author added Abeler

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Overview

SF 813 is a Minnesota Senate bill introduced on January 30, 2025, with the stated aim of codifying a requirement related to the development of proposals for integrated community supports by the Commissioner of Human Services. The bill has a companion in the House (HF 1767). The author listed in the recent actions is Abeler.

Purpose and intent (as indicated by the title)

The bill would codify a requirement for the Commissioner of Human Services to develop proposals concerning integrated community supports.

The precise scope, standards, and processes for this codified requirement are not provided in the summary text available here. The title suggests a focus on formalizing the development of proposals intended to integrate or coordinate community-based supports, likely within Minnesota’s human services framework.

What the bill would do (provisions in this summary)

Specific statutory language, detailed provisions, timelines, and funding implications are not included in the information provided. As a result, the exact steps the commissioner would be required to take, the milestones, reporting obligations, or mechanisms for enactment remain to be seen in the bill’s full text.

Who would be affected

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and its commissioner (as the mandated proposer of integrated community supports).

Individuals who rely on or interact with integrated community supports, including persons with disabilities and other groups served by human services programs.

Providers, advocates, and stakeholders involved in planning and coordinating community-based supports.

Legislators and legislative staff who would review the proposals and any resulting policy changes.

Procedural history and timeline

2025-01-30: Introduction and first reading; referred to the House or Senate committee on Human Services (the summary lists “Referred to Human Services”).

2025-02-13: Author added Abeler.

Related: HF 1767 is the companion House bill.

Status indicates early-stage consideration; no committee amendment or final action details are provided here.

Additional notes and next steps

The full bill text is needed to provide a detailed, provision-by-provision analysis (duties of the commissioner, timelines, reporting requirements, any funding provisions, and specific impact on programs).

To gain a complete understanding, review the bill’s text when available and monitor committee hearings and amendments. Check HF 1767 for the companion language and any cross-reference or alignment.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the full text and provide a line-by-line comparison once the official text is available.

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