Bill > HF662

This bill amends Minnesota's State Building Code to authorize the commissioner of building regulations to adopt expedited rules specifically focused on increasing accessibility for examination rooms in healthcare and dental facilities for persons with disabilities. The bill adds a new subsection (f) to an existing statute about building accessibility, which allows the commissioner to develop specific accessibility requirements for examination rooms through a streamlined rulemaking process. By using the expedited rulemaking process outlined in section 14.389, the bill aims to more quickly establish standards that will make medical examination rooms more accessible and usable for individuals with disabilities. The bill is part of a broader legislative framework that already requires public buildings to be accessible, mandates accessible spaces for state agency leases and meetings, and uses a standardized wheelchair symbol to indicate accessibility. The specific details of the examination room accessibility requirements will be determined during the upcoming rulemaking process, giving the commissioner flexibility to develop comprehensive and practical standards in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

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