HF1557 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain hot tubs exempted from public pool regulations.

Related bill: SF1630

AI Generated Summary

This bill, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.1222, subdivision 2d. It aims to exempt certain hot tubs from public pool regulations.

Key provisions: - Hot tubs or whirlpools located on rental houseboats or standalone single-unit rental properties, rented by the owner or through a resort, are not considered public pools. - These hot tubs would be exempt from the state’s public pool regulatory requirements under Minnesota law and rules. - A required notice must be conspicuously posted, informing renters that the spa is exempt from state and local sanitary requirements and that usage is at their own risk.

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Health Finance and Policy for further consideration.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHealth Finance and Policy
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHealth Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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      "added": [
        "Clarification on the exemption for hot tubs on rental houseboat properties."
      ],
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      "summary": "This bill modifies exemptions for certain hot tubs from public pool regulations under section 144.1222, subdivision 2d.",
      "modified": [
        "Notice requirements for renters using exempt hot tubs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "144.1222",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2d"
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