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SF 2287

Children with autism additional accommodations in rental properties provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Zaynab Mohamed

Minnesota bill requires landlords to provide reasonable accommodations for autistic children in rentals, expanding fair housing protections against disability-based housing discrimination.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 2287

Legislative bill overview

SF 2287 requires rental property owners and landlords to provide reasonable accommodations for children with autism spectrum disorder, similar to existing disability accommodation laws. The bill expands fair housing protections by explicitly addressing the needs of autistic children in rental housing contexts.

Why is this important

Families with autistic children often face housing discrimination or lack of necessary environmental modifications (sensory-friendly spaces, quiet areas, safety features). This bill aims to ensure equal access to housing and prevent landlords from denying leases based on a child's autism diagnosis, which currently occurs due to vague or absent protections in some contexts.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: Unclear what constitutes "reasonable" accommodations—could range from noise-dampening materials to structural modifications, creating ambiguity for landlords about compliance costs and feasibility
  • Cost burden: Landlords may argue that specific accommodations are economically burdensome, particularly for smaller property owners, raising questions about who bears modification expenses
  • Existing protections: Fair Housing Act and Minnesota Human Rights Act may already cover autism-related accommodations; bill's necessity and redundancy with current law unclear without full legislative history

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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