Spatial separation requirement for residential programs modified, spatial separation requirement for assisted living facilities established, and notice to local municipalities after issuing licenses for residential settings required.

HF 2569 modifies Minnesota's licensing rules for residential care facilities. It requires new assisted living facilities with a capacity of six or fewer residents to maintain a minimum 1,320-foot distance from existing similar facilities or small residential programs (serving six or fewer residents). The bill also mandates that the state commissioner notify local municipalities in writing within 30 days after issuing a license for such small facilities. These changes apply to initial licenses issued on or after August 1, 2025, affecting facility operators and local governments. The bill does not alter funding or care standards, focusing solely on facility location requirements and notification procedures.