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MN HF4137

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Elkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Requires the commissioner to adopt rules incorporating the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety's 2025 FORTIFIED Roof High Wind Standard with Hail Supplement into the State Building Code, tailored to Minnesota's climate

  • Rules must address both new construction and reroofing of existing buildings

  • Commissioner must convene a technical advisory group to develop the rules, which must include a representative from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.106, subdivision 4, adding a new paragraph (o) on roof hardening standards

Legislative Description

Rulemaking required to adopt standards based on the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety's 2025 FORTIFIED Roof High Wind Standard with Hail Supplement and tailored to the climate of Minnesota as part of the State Building Code.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy3/9/2026

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