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HF1673 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Accessible Housing Task Force established, reports required, and money appropriated.

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Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to address the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in finding accessible and affordable housing in Minnesota by establishing an Accessible Housing Task Force. This task force will examine current conditions, identify challenges and barriers, and recommend legislative actions to improve the availability and quality of such housing.

Main Provisions

  • Establishment of Task Force: The bill establishes an Accessible Housing Task Force. Its duties include examining the experiences of individuals with disabilities in securing housing, analyzing the practices of housing providers, and identifying barriers to accessible housing.

  • Membership: The task force will include 15 members appointed by the governor. These will include people with disabilities, parents, and representatives from various organizations and state departments relevant to disability and housing issues.

  • Tasks and Responsibilities: The task force is responsible for conducting research on how other jurisdictions handle issues of accessible housing. It will also be tasked with developing recommendations for improving education and planning concerning accessible housing statewide.

  • Reports: The task force will provide an initial report by February 1, 2026, and a final report by August 31, 2026. These reports will outline findings and suggest actions for increasing the supply and affordability of accessible housing.

  • Expiration: The task force will dissolve after submitting the final report.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces the formation of a state-level task force dedicated to evaluating and enhancing the accessible housing infrastructure in Minnesota. It prescribes a structured approach for examining current inadequacies and institutional barriers while urging legislative reforms, thus altering the current housing policy landscape for persons with disabilities.

Relevant Terms

  • Accessible housing
  • Affordable housing
  • Disability rights
  • Housing policy
  • Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
  • Independent living
  • Legislative recommendations
  • Disability advocacy

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHousing Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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      "summary": "The definition of 'person with a disability' is consistent with the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes section 256.481.",
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      "summary": "Compensation for public members of the task force is governed by existing provisions in Minnesota Statutes section 15.059, subdivision 6.",
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      "summary": "Meetings of the task force must comply with the open meeting law as specified in Minnesota Statutes chapter 13D.",
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