SF1895

SF1895 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

High-rise sprinkler system grant program modification

Related bill: HF1334

AI Generated Summary

This bill modifies the Highrise Sprinkler System Grant Program in Minnesota and appropriates funds for its implementation. Key provisions include:

Eligibility Criteria: Expands the definition of eligible buildings to include those that are either at least 75 feet in height or seven or more stories, with at least two-thirds of units affordable to households earning up to 60% of area median income and paying no more than 30% of income on rent.
Grant Program:
- Grants and loans will be provided to building owners to install sprinkler systems and, if necessary, relocate residents during installation.
- Priority will be given to nonprofit applicants.
- Maximum grant per building is $2 million.
- Nonprofit recipients must match 25% of the grant, while for-profit recipients must match 50%.
Funding Appropriation:
- $10 million will be transferred from the general fund to the housing development fund in fiscal year 2026.
- This $10 million will then be appropriated to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency on a one-time basis to support the sprinkler system program.

Overall, this bill ensures funding for fire safety improvements in high-rise affordable housing buildings by expanding eligibility and providing financial assistance for sprinkler system installations.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Past committee meetings

Housing and Homelessness Prevention on: March 06, 2025 12:30

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 27, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 27, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Housing and Homelessness Prevention
March 13, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This bill refers to the definition of sprinkler systems as fire protection systems under section 299M.01.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "299M.01",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%

In Committee