MN SF2461

Establishes a correction order reconsideration process allowing licensed home care providers to challenge correction orders within 15 calendar days of issuance, with the commissioner responding in writing within 60 days.

Reconsideration decisions may result in orders being supported in full, supported in substance with modified findings, rescinded, or have fines and citation levels amended, and must be conducted by someone who did not participate in the original order.

Changes temporary license suspension criteria from "imminent danger to health or safety" to "level 3 or 4 violations" and reduces the timeframe for a contested case hearing from 90 days to 30 days.

Requires the commissioner to request assignment of an administrative law judge within 15 business days of a licensee's appeal of a sanction (other than temporary suspension), with hearing conducted within 90 calendar days unless extended for good cause or pending criminal action.

Establishes expedited hearing procedures for temporary suspension appeals, requiring hearing within 30 calendar days of judge assignment and limiting scope to whether suspension should remain in effect and whether violations are level 3 or 4, with final order issued within 10 business days of closing the record.