MN SF1918

Resident representatives may consent to electronic monitoring on behalf of residents who lack capacity to understand its consequences, provided a medical professional has made that determination and the resident has not affirmatively objected

Nursing home and assisted living facility residents gain explicit protection from retaliation, including discharge, discrimination, restricted visitor access, and tampering with monitoring devices, with a new private right of action in district court effective August 1, 2025

Assisted living facilities are prohibited from requiring binding arbitration agreements as a condition of admission or continued care, and must explicitly inform residents of their right to refuse such agreements

The Home Care and Assisted Living Program Advisory Council expands from 13 to 14 members, with four public members required to have direct experience as care recipients or family members of care recipients

Health care agents under health care directives are prohibited from restricting a principal's communication, visitation, or social activities unless there is good cause to believe interaction poses a risk of significant harm and no alternative exists