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MN HF688

MN HF688
Service dog provisions modified in housing accommodations for persons with disabilities.


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Introduced
02/13/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
03/24/2025
Passed
05/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2025

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying service dog provisions in housing accommodations for persons with disabilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256C.025, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Minnesota's housing accommodation laws by expanding definitions and adding provisions for service dogs in training. The bill first clarifies that "homeowners association" includes both common interest communities and residential communities, and reaffirms the definition of "housing accommodations" as real property used for residential purposes. The key new provision establishes rights for individuals training service dogs, specifying that a service dog in training is a dog being actively trained under the supervision of an accredited organization like Assistance Dogs International. The bill grants these trainers full access to housing accommodations without requiring extra compensation, though the trainer remains liable for any damage caused by the dog. Landlords and homeowners associations can request written certification from the training organization and may accommodate the service dog in training until the training is completed. This legislation aims to support individuals who are preparing service dogs to assist people with disabilities by ensuring they have reasonable housing access during the training process.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 16 (on 05/08/2025)

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