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HF1888 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Subsurface sewage treatment systems disclosure requirements modified, and rulemaking required.

Related bill: SF1658

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill proposes modifications to the state's rules regarding subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS). The bill:

  1. Amends Minnesota Statutes 115.55 to:

    • Update definitions related to SSTS, including clarification of terms such as "certificate of compliance," "inspector," "installer," and "maintainer."
    • Strengthen inspection requirements for SSTS, mandating inspections for all new or replacement systems before issuing building permits for additional bedrooms.
    • Establish a certificate of compliance requirement when selling or transferring real property. Sellers must provide either proof that sewage is sent to a permitted facility or a valid certificate of compliance.
    • Define the validity period of these certificates (three years for existing systems, five years for new systems).

  2. Requires rulemaking by the Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to update Minnesota's SSTS regulations (Minnesota Rules 7080-7083) to reflect new inspector obligations.

  3. Repeals Minnesota Statutes 115.55, Subdivision 6, which previously governed the disclosure of subsurface sewage systems but replaces it with a more detailed disclosure requirement (Subd. 14).

Overall, the bill improves transparency and regulatory oversight for SSTS, particularly in real estate transactions, helping to ensure compliance with environmental and health standards.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Defines 'Certificate of compliance' and 'Performance-based system'."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No definitions removed."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies definitions related to subsurface sewage treatment systems under section 115.55.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifications added to several definitions including 'Advisory committee' and 'Commissioner'."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115.55",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifications on issuance and validity of certificate of compliance."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Requirements for seasonal waiver periods."
      ],
      "summary": "This section modifies inspection requirements for subsurface sewage treatment systems as per section 115.55.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes in the terms of inspections aligned with issuance of building permits."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115.55",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New conditions for abatement related to health threats."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references regulatory powers concerning public health as mentioned in section 145A.04.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on inspection and compliance procedures."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "145A.04",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  }
]

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