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MN SF4131

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kari Dziedzic

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Origin

Senate

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $500,000 in fiscal year 2021 from the general fund to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for grants to nonprofit organizations
  • Grants fund fair housing testing statewide to investigate and report on housing discrimination based on race, national origin, disability, or familial status
  • Grant funds may be used to recruit and train testers, analyze test results, and evaluate evidence of discrimination in rental or purchase of homes, apartments, or other dwellings
  • Grant recipients may share test results with state or federal agencies with authority to act on fair housing discrimination complaints or use information to advocate for prospective renters or purchasers
  • Grant recipients must submit a preliminary report by February 15, 2021, and final report by February 15, 2022, detailing organizations funded, grant spending, number of tests conducted, types and locations of housing tested, and case outcomes

Legislative Description

Housing discrimination testing appropriation

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance

3/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance3/9/2020

Full Bill Text

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