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SF 4712

Use of private residential pools authorization for certified swimming classes

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Howe

Allows certified swimming instructors to run paid, one-on-one or small-group lessons at private residential pools, up to four participants.

Referred to Health and Human Services
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Bill Summary · SF 4712

Summary of SF 4712 (2025-2026) — Minnesota

Purpose and Intent

SF 4712 authorizes the use of private residential swimming pools for certain certified swimming classes conducted by homeowners. The bill creates a narrow exception to existing regulations (as referenced by Minnesota Rules) to allow a private residence pool to be used for a paid, one-on-one or small-group swimming lesson provided by a homeowner who is a certified swimming instructor. The intent appears to expand access to certified swimming instruction by permitting private residential pools to host such classes under specific conditions.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: New Subdivision 2e added to Minn. Stat. § 144.1222.
    • Private residential pool may be used as part of a business if: 1) The private pool is used by a paying guest of the homeowner who is participating in a certified swimming class conducted by the homeowner. 2) The homeowner is a certified swimming instructor and is conducting the class on a one-on-one basis. 3) No more than four individuals are in the pool at the same time during the class.
  • Section 2: Amendments to Subd. 4 (Definitions) of Minn. Stat. § 144.1222.
    • Adds definitions for:
    • Certified swimming class: Includes Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) classes, American Red Cross swimming classes/lessons/learn-to-swim, and any other nationally accredited organization’s class operating in all 50 states.
    • Certified swimming instructor: Includes ISR instructors, American Red Cross certified instructors or swim coaches, and any other nationally accredited organization’s instructor operating in all 50 states.
    • Maintains existing definitions for other terms (e.g., ASME/ANSI standards, ASTM standards, public pool, unblockable suction outlet or drain) with the addition of the new definitions above.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Homeowners who are certified swimming instructors: Eligible to use their private residential pools for paid, certified swimming classes under the specified conditions.
  • Paying guests/clients of homeowners: Can participate in these classes in a private residential setting.
  • Certified swimming instruction market: Potentially expanded to include instruction offered in private homes, subject to the one-on-one format and cap of four participants.
  • Regulatory/operational framework: Introduces a narrow regulatory exception to existing Minnesota Rules (4717.0250, subpart 7) governing private pools and commercial use.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and First Reading: March 23, 2026.
  • Referred to: Health and Human Services Committee.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor not listed; co-sponsor is Jeff Howe.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Safety and Standards: The bill aligns with existing definitions of certified classes and instructors, referencing nationally accredited organizations. It does not establish new safety standards beyond existing references (ASME/ANSI, ASTM); it relies on the instructor’s certification and the one-on-one format with a four-person cap.
  • Access to Instruction: May increase access to certified swimming instruction by enabling in-home lessons, which could be convenient for families and reduce barriers to scheduling.
  • Operational Limits: The four-person maximum and one-on-one instruction requirement are explicit limits intended to minimize crowding and maintain quality of instruction.
  • Regulatory Compliance: While creating an exception, the bill notes it is “notwithstanding” the cited Minnesota Rules, implying the provision is a targeted override subject to rule alignment and enforcement considerations.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to current Minnesota Rule 4717.0250 subpart 7 or provide a brief implementation checklist for homeowners considering offering such classes.

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

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