SF559 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain restrictive covenants removal fees prohibition
AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill SF No 559 aims to amend existing Minnesota law by prohibiting local governments from charging homeowners fees to remove discriminatory restrictive covenants from their property titles. Such covenants, which may limit ownership or occupancy based on protected classes like race or religion, are already legally void. However, this bill specifically ensures that homeowners can officially erase these outdated and illegal restrictions from their property records without incurring a financial cost. It modifies the process by which these covenants are discharged, making it enforceable and free to record the necessary form with the county recorder's office.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Housing and Homelessness Prevention |
| February 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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"summary": "This section addresses the application exemptions for the discharge of restrictive covenants related to protected classes under Minnesota Statutes chapter 508.",
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