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MN SF3720

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jen McEwen

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 326B.107 to expand terminology from "inspectors" to "persons" and from "inspection services" to "code enforcement services" when evaluating municipal qualifications for building code agreements

  • Requires the commissioner to consider all code enforcement staff employed by, contracted with, or otherwise obligated to provide services to a municipality when determining if the municipality has adequate personnel

  • Establishes that municipalities with a designated building official may enter agreements with the state for "reserved projects" on public buildings and state-licensed facilities, including roof replacements, exterior maintenance, HVAC unit replacements, and remodeling that doesn't alter occupancy or structural systems

  • Defines reserved projects to include single-level storage buildings up to 5,000 square feet, accessibility upgrades without structural alterations, and towers requiring special inspection

  • Maintains existing appeal rights allowing municipalities to contest commissioner decisions through a contested case hearing under Chapter 14

Legislative Description

Building code administration modification

Last Action

Referred to Labor

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor2/19/2026

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