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MN SF3599
Bill
Status
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aric Putnam
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AI Summary
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Expands who can provide a written guarantee for tenants to redeem their tenancy during eviction proceedings by adding 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that administer rental assistance programs
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Adds a new third category allowing any third party with sufficient funds to guarantee payment under penalty of perjury, as agreed to by both landlord and tenant
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Previously, only federal, state, or local government agencies could provide written guarantees for tenant redemption
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Removes the requirement that nonprofit organizations must specifically administer "government" rental assistance programs to qualify as guarantors
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Effective the day following final enactment and applies to eviction actions filed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Eviction action for nonpayment of rent redemption provisions modifications
Last Action
Withdrawn and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
3/9/2026