State Building Code; adoption of rules authorized to increase accessibility for examination rooms.

HF 662 amends Minnesota's State Building Code to authorize the commissioner to adopt rules increasing accessibility specifically for examination rooms in healthcare and dental facilities. This bill directly affects public and private healthcare providers that operate examination rooms, requiring them to meet new accessibility standards. The key mechanism allows the commissioner to create these rules using an expedited rulemaking process, focusing on features like room layout, equipment, and space to better accommodate patients with disabilities. The changes apply to new or remodeled facilities and aim to improve physical access during medical examinations.