Electronic visit verification requirements modification
This bill modifies Minnesota's electronic visit verification rules for home and community-based human services, such as personal care and home health assistance. It updates the required data points to include the full names and titles of service providers and adds a mandatory digital signature from the service recipient or their guardian confirming the accuracy of the information. The legislation also directs the state commissioner to create flexible methods for collecting these signatures that accommodate the needs of recipients, guardians, and parents. These changes apply to providers and agencies delivering the specified services and aim to ensure more accurate documentation while maintaining accessibility for vulnerable populations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2026
Last action Apr 7, 2026
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Committee
1
Apr 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to Human Services
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jordan Rasmusson
RRepublican
Co
Julia Coleman
RRepublican
Co
Michael Kreun
RRepublican
Co
Paul Utke
RRepublican
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