HF 1471 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Copy of the landlord-tenant guide required at issuance or renewal of rental license.

HF 1471 requires local governments in Minnesota (such as cities or towns) to provide renters with a copy of the Attorney General's existing landlord-tenant guide whenever they issue or renew a rental license. This applies whether the license is issued in person (requiring a physical copy) or electronically (requiring a link to the guide online). The bill directly affects landlords who obtain rental licenses and local governments that administer the licensing process. It ensures renters have immediate access to clear information about their rights and responsibilities under Minnesota law.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduction 1st Engrossment · 4 edits · Mar 24, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was updated from its introduction version to the first engrossment, reflecting a date change and a significant expansion of the landlord-tenant guide requirement. The new language broadens the rule to apply not just to rental licenses, but also to occupancy registrations and similar documents, and it clarifies that the requirement applies to all cities and towns regardless of their specific charter type.
Scope change
The scope of the requirement was expanded from only 'rental licenses' to include 'registration or certificate of occupancy' and 'similar documents' used to allow dwelling unit occupation.
REQUIREMENT

The requirement to provide the landlord-tenant guide was broadened to apply when issuing or renewing occupancy registrations or certificates, not just rental licenses.

DEFINITION

The text was updated to explicitly define 'landlord' and 'residential tenant' using specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes for clarity.

TECHNICAL

New sections 1.11, 1.12, and 1.13 were added to the bill text, replacing the previous introductory sections.

The posting date of the bill was updated from February 24, 2025, to April 7, 2025, indicating legislative progress.

Floor votes · House Apr 7, 2025

How they voted

9039
Passed
Total votes 129
Apr 7, 2025
D Democratic65
65 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican64
25 Yea 39 Nay
60% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Received from House
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill was passed
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations
lower
0 primary · 8 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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