This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1477), authored by Representative Nadeau, proposes modifications to residential program licensing requirements. It specifically amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 144G.45, subdivision 3, and 245A.11, subdivision 2.

Key provisions include: 1. Exemption from Rental Licensing Regulations: Assisted living facilities and community residential settings with a licensed resident capacity of six or fewer persons are exempt from rental licensing regulations imposed by townships, municipalities, or counties. 2. Prohibition of Stricter Local Regulations: Local governments (towns, cities, and counties) cannot impose rental licensing regulations on these facilities that are more restrictive than those applied to other residential facilities requiring a rental license. 3. Clarification of Single-Family Residential Use: Residential programs with a capacity of six or fewer are considered permitted single-family residential uses for zoning purposes. However, this designation does not apply to programs primarily treating juveniles convicted of sex offenses, except for those licensed before July 1, 1995. 4. Protection from Restrictive Covenants: Such residential programs cannot be prohibited by restrictive covenants or similar property use restrictions that require occupants to be related or mandate owner-occupancy.

Overall, the bill seeks to ensure that smaller residential programs and assisted living facilities are not unduly restricted by local rental licensing regulations, promoting their integration into residential areas.