Minnesota SF726 repeals the exception allowing local governments to control rents if approved by voters.

Minnesota SF726 repeals the exception allowing local governments to control rents if approved by voters. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 471.9996, subdivision 1, and repeals section 471.9996, subdivision 2. This change prohibits statutory or home rule charter cities, counties, or towns from controlling rents on private residential property through ordinances, charter amendments, or laws approved in a general election. The repeal is effective retroactively from November 1, 2021.

Minnesota SF726 repeals the exception allowing local governments to control rents if approved by voters.

Minnesota SF726 repeals the exception allowing local governments to control rents if approved by voters. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 471.9996, subdivision 1, and repeals section 471.9996, subdivision 2. This change prohibits statutory or home rule charter cities, counties, or towns from controlling rents on private residential property through ordinances, charter amendments, or laws approved in a general election. The repeal is effective retroactively from November 1, 2021.