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This bill eliminates the previous exception that allowed local governments in Minnesota to implement rent control on private residential property if such a measure was approved by voters in a general election. Specifically, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 471.9996, subdivision 1, by removing language that previously permitted local jurisdictions (cities, counties, or towns) to control rents under certain voter-approved circumstances. The bill repeals subdivision 2 of the statute, which detailed the conditions under which local governments could adopt rent control measures through voter approval. The amendment maintains existing provisions that allow local governments to manage properties they own, contract with property owners, comply with federal or state regulations, and mediate between property owners and tenants. The bill is retroactively effective from November 1, 2021, meaning it applies to any potential rent control measures considered since that date. This effectively prevents any local government in Minnesota from implementing rent control on private residential properties, regardless of voter approval.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0726&ssn=0&y=2025