New Assisted Living Bill of Rights Requirement Effective January 2026

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

An addition to Minnesota’s Assisted Living Bill of Rights was passed in the 2025 legislative session and is effective Jan. 1, 2026. The addition simply ensures the right to have a support person physically present at the times of a resident’s choosing.

New Language

The new language is added to 144G.91 as Subdivision 6a. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the revised Bill of Rights version must be provided to a new resident before the initiation of services to that resident. Current residents must also be provided with the revised version.

Providers must also acquire a written acknowledgement from the resident/responsible party as stated in 144G.90, Subd. 1(d): “A facility must obtain written acknowledgment from the resident of the resident's receipt of the assisted living bill of rights or shall document why an acknowledgment cannot be obtained. Acknowledgment of receipt shall be retained in the resident's record.”

While the written acknowledgement of receipt is required, the document itself may be delivered electronically to residents/responsible parties. LeadingAge Minnesota has posted a revised AL Bill of Rights in our online Store with updated language and other required notifications, available to members at no cost. Be sure to log in for member pricing when accessing the document which can then be printed or emailed for distribution.

At this time, it is unknown when MDH will post the new version on their website.