MN HF3795

Authorizes data sharing between the Department of Human Services and the Metropolitan Council for administering special transportation services for disabled and elderly individuals, with individual consent required.

Permits sharing of name, date of birth, residential address, and program eligibility status with expiration date between the two agencies for transportation coordination purposes.

Requires notice to individuals applying for or renewing special transportation services explaining data sharing practices and seeking consent, with consent effective until eligibility expires.

Establishes that current special transportation service users are presumed to consent to data sharing unless they opt out within 60 days of receiving notice.

Extends geographic coverage area of special transportation service to include any areas added to the transit taxing district that received capital improvements financed in part by the Minnesota Urban Partnership Agreement.