SF4182 • 2026

Local moratoriums permission on evictions based on nonpayment of rent

Housing

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Mohamed, Port, Pha, Clark, Boldon
Last action: 2026-03-05
Official status: Introduction and first reading
Effective date: Not listed

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Local moratoriums permission on evictions based on nonpayment of rent

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Local moratoriums permission on evictions based on nonpayment of rent

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Bill History

2026-03-05 House
Introduction and first reading

Official Summary Text

Local moratoriums permission on evictions based on nonpayment of rent

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A bill for an act

relating to landlord and tenant; permitting local moratoriums on evictions based

on nonpayment of rent; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,

chapter 504B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

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[504B.372] LOCAL EVICTION MORATORIUM PERMITTED.

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Notwithstanding sections 504B.281 to 504B.371, in the event of a public safety threat

or natural disaster, or for humanitarian purposes, a municipality, as defined in section

469.1812, subdivision 3, may, by ordinance or rule, prohibit the filing of an eviction action

based on nonpayment of rent for a period up to 90 days.

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EFFECTIVE DATE.

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This section is effective the day following final enactment.

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