Hennepin County assisted living facility minimum site, physical environment, and fire safety requirements exception creation

This bill creates a temporary exception for assisted living facilities in Hennepin County, allowing a specific four-story building in Saint Anthony to operate despite not meeting standard site, physical environment, and fire safety rules. The provision permits the facility to apply for an assisted living license if it is constructed with Type V materials, a change that would normally be prohibited under current state laws. This exception is designed to address the needs of an aging population and will remain in effect only until December 31, 2026. The legislation amends existing statutes to include this specific allowance while leaving all other assisted living requirements unchanged.