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MN SF5327

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

David Dibble

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Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Prohibits landlords who allow dogs on premises from advertising properties in ways designed to discourage applications because of a dog's breed

  • Prohibits landlords from refusing occupancy, refusing to negotiate, or denying occupancy based on a dog's breed if the dog would otherwise be allowed on the premises

  • Prohibits landlords from requiring tenants or occupants to relinquish a dog due to breed if the dog is otherwise permitted on the premises

  • Authorizes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per advertisement for violations of advertising restrictions and up to $1,000 per animal for violations of occupancy or relinquishment restrictions

  • Allows city attorneys, county attorneys, and the attorney general to bring district court actions for injunctive relief and to enforce civil penalties

Legislative Description

Dog breed restrictions imposed by landlord prohibition

Last Action

Author added Champion

4/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety4/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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