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HF1673 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

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

AI Generated Summary

This bill establishes the Accessible Housing Task Force in Minnesota to study and address the lack of accessible housing for people with disabilities.

Key Provisions:

  1. Definitions:

    • "Accessible housing" refers to housing designed or modified for independent living by people with disabilities.
    • "Person with a disability" follows the definition in Minnesota Statutes.

  2. Task Force Establishment & Objectives:

    • The task force will examine the housing experiences of people with disabilities.
    • It will assess the practices of housing providers and the barriers to accessible housing.
    • The task force will recommend legislation to expand affordable, accessible housing.

  3. Membership:

    • Appointed by the governor, it includes:
      • Individuals with disabilities who have struggled to find housing.
      • Parents of adults with disabilities.
      • Representatives from disability advocacy groups, state agencies, housing contractors, and developers.

  4. Meetings & Duties:

    • First meeting convened by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency by August 15, 2025.
    • The task force will seek input from individuals with disabilities, housing providers, and experts.
    • It will research best practices from other states.
    • Recommendations will be made for statewide education and planning to prioritize accessible housing.

  5. Reports & Expiration:

    • An initial report is due on February 1, 2026.
    • A final report is due on August 31, 2026.
    • The task force will dissolve after the final report.

This bill aims to improve housing accessibility and affordability for people with disabilities by identifying issues and proposing legislative solutions.

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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