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MN HF3986
Bill
Status
2/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Bierman
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AI Summary
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Increases maximum dual training competency grant for health care services from $150,000 to $250,000 for training costs, with maximum total grant of $275,000 and per-employee caps raised from $6,000/$24,000 to $10,000/$40,000 annually, effective July 1, 2024.
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Modifies respiratory therapist temporary permit requirements to require applicant be currently licensed in another state, territory, or Canadian province and not subject to pending investigation or disciplinary action, effective immediately upon enactment.
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Extends Board of Nursing temporary permit validity from 60 days to 90 days for applicants for licensure by endorsement, effective immediately upon enactment.
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Extends deadline for mental health grants for health care professionals program evaluation from October 15, 2024 to October 15, 2026.
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Appropriates $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 from general fund to commissioner of health for mental health grants for health care professionals, available until June 30, 2026.
Legislative Description
Grant amounts increased and dual training competency grant program adjustments made, temporary permit requirements modified for respiratory therapist licensure, time a temporary permit issued by Board of Nursing is valid extended, health care professionals program mental health grants extended, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Author added Edelson
2/22/2024