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MN SF1317

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bonnie Westlin

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Extends housing accommodation rights to persons actively training service dogs, granting them full and equal access to all housing accommodations covered under Minnesota Statutes section 256C.025

  • Defines "service dog in training" as a dog being actively trained under supervision of an organization accredited by Assistance Dogs International or the International Guide Dog Federation

  • Prohibits landlords and homeowners associations from charging extra compensation for service dogs in training, though trainers remain liable for any damage caused by the dog

  • Allows landlords and HOA boards to require written certification from the supervising training organization as a condition of granting the accommodation

  • Housing accommodations for service dogs in training terminate automatically upon completion of the training program

Legislative Description

Service dog provisions modification in housing accommodations for persons with disabilities

Last Action

Author added Abeler

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety2/27/2025
Human Services2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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