SF1416 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Right to house youth creation for residential tenants

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The bill S.F. No. 1416, as introduced in the Minnesota Senate, aims to establish a "right to house youth" for residential tenants. This right allows tenants to provide housing to a youth aged 25 or younger for up to 60 days without facing eviction or rent increases from their landlord during that period.

Key provisions of the bill include: - Tenants must notify their landlord within seven days of the youth's arrival, via mail, telephone, or email. Information provided must include the name and age or date of birth of the youth. - Landlords cannot start eviction processes or raise rent or utility fees because a youth is being housed in the rental unit for the first 60 days. - The youth does not need to sign a lease or rental agreement during the first 60 days of stay. - Tenants remain responsible for any damages to the property and other obligations under their rental agreement. - Retaliatory evictions or actions against tenants using this right are prohibited, with legal consequences for landlords including dismissal of cases, expungement of records, and potential liability for damages and legal costs.

Overall, this legislation is designed to ensure that young people have temporary housing options without penalizing tenants or disrupting rental agreements.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety