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SF2764 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain rental properties hot water pools usage requirements establishment provision

Related bill: HF2147

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to establish specific requirements for the use of hot water pools, such as hot tubs and whirlpools, located on certain rental properties such as houseboats and standalone rentals. It seeks to clarify how these hot water pools are regulated in comparison to public pools.

Main Provisions

  • Definition of Non-Public Pools: The bill distinguishes hot water pools on rental houseboats and standalone single-unit rental properties as non-public pools. These are properties offered for rent by the owner or through a resort an intended only for the tenants' use.

  • Exemptions from Public Pool Regulations: These hot water pools are exempt from several state requirements applicable to public pools under specific Minnesota statutes and rules, except where specified.

  • Operational Requirements:

    • Water temperatures in these pools must not exceed 106 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Prior to each new rental party's check-in, the water must be tested for chlorine or bromine concentration, pH, and alkalinity. The water must meet specific disinfection standards as per the Minnesota Rules.
    • Renters must receive a notice indicating the presence of a hot water pool that is not fully subject to state laws governing public pools.

  • Prohibition of Additional Local Regulations: Political subdivisions such as cities or counties cannot establish their own laws or ordinances that impose additional requirements or prohibit the operation of these hot water pools if they meet the bill's criteria.

  • Mandatory Notice: A visible notice must be posted by these hot water pools stating that they are exempt from certain sanitary requirements that are designed to prevent disease transmission. The notice informs users to "use at your own risk."

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to differentiate hot tubs and whirlpools on rental properties from public pools, offering them specific exemptions from broader public health and safety regulations. This change reduces regulatory burdens on rental property owners who offer such amenities.

Relevant Terms

  • Hot water pool
  • Public pool
  • Houseboat
  • Standalone rental property
  • Disinfection standards
  • Political subdivision
  • Sanitary requirements

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New exemption for hot water pools on standalone single-unit rentals owned directly or through a resort."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amends requirements for water temperature and disinfection standards for hot water pools on rental properties under section 144.1222.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the exemption of certain requirements from subdivisions 1 to 2c, 4, and 5 if conditions are met, including the exemption of local laws regulating hot tubs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "144.1222",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2d"
  }
]

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