Imposition of certain fees for residential improvements necessary to accommodate the disability of a veteran prohibited.
This bill prohibits Minnesota municipalities from charging fees for residential improvements needed to accommodate a veteran's disability. It directly affects veterans with recognized physical or mental impairments who are making home modifications to meet their disability needs. Under the new law, local governments cannot charge permit, inspection, or licensing fees for these specific improvements, and they cannot deny permits or inspections due to unpaid fees related to such work. Veterans must still submit standard applications and provide proof of their veteran status and disability connection to qualify for the fee waiver. The law takes effect immediately upon final enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Apr 28, 2026
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Elections Finance and Government Operations
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Division
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kari Rehrauer
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Mike Freiberg
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Ripper Repinski
RRepublican
Co
Tom Sexton
RRepublican
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