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MN SF2693

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2019

Primary Sponsor

Dan Hall

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Origin

Senate

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Permits landlords to require tenants to provide documentation from a licensed professional confirming the tenant's disability and the need for a service or support animal.

  • Prohibits landlords from requiring documentation if the tenant's disability or need for a service animal is readily apparent or already known to the landlord.

  • Prohibits landlords from requiring tenants to disclose medical records, medical providers, or other detailed information about physical or mental disabilities.

  • Prohibits landlords from charging additional fees, deposits, or charges for service or support animals, though tenants remain liable for any damage caused by the animals.

  • Defines "licensed professional" to include doctors, physician assistants, nurses, psychologists, mental health professionals, social workers, and counselors licensed in Minnesota or another state with an existing treatment relationship with the tenant.

Legislative Description

Landlord requirement for tenant proof of need for service or support animal authorization

Last Action

Authors added Dziedzic; Limmer; Utke; Eichorn

3/4/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy3/26/2019

Full Bill Text

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