SF 3907 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Permit an action to terminate an interest in a contract for deed of a perpetrator of domestic abuse or sexual assault

SF 3907 creates a court process allowing victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault to remove an abuser's property ownership rights from a "contract for deed" (a shared ownership agreement for residential property). Victims can petition a court using verified documents like protection orders, law enforcement records, or statements from licensed healthcare professionals or advocates. The abuser and property seller must be notified and given 90 days to contest the request. This specifically applies to residential properties purchased through contract for deed arrangements, not standard mortgages.

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026

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Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 6 edits · Mar 23, 2026

MODERATE

This bill was amended to shift its focus from extinguishing a perpetrator's interest to terminating it, aligning the legal remedy with the victim's right to terminate the contract. The changes update the statute number, expand the list of protected offenses to include harassment, and clarify that the law applies to children residing with the victim. The effective date was moved up from August 2027 to July 2026, and the new text now explicitly prevents vendors from suing terminated respondents for damages.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include children residing with the victim and added 'harassment' as a qualifying offense. The effective date was accelerated by approximately one year.

SCOPE

Changed the primary legal remedy from 'extinguishing' the perpetrator's interest to 'terminating' it to better reflect the victim's right to end the contract.

Expanded eligibility to include children who reside with the victim, allowing them to be protected under the same provisions.

DEFINITION

Added 'harassment' to the list of crimes that qualify a person for protection under this bill.

TIMELINE

Advanced the effective date from August 1, 2027, to July 1, 2026.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a provision stating that a vendor cannot sue a terminated respondent for damages or breach of contract after their interest is removed.

TECHNICAL

Updated the statute citation from section 500.191 to 559.206 and changed the chapter reference from 500 to 559.

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Committee

Mar 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Comm report: To pass as amended

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Committee

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Introduced

Introduction and first reading

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors