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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.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice, Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0688&ssn=0&y=2025