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MN SF3720
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jen McEwen
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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