StateMinnesota

SF 4171: Vacating tenants submetered utility service final billing provision and payment of rent by tenants provisions modifications

Lindsey PortIntroduced

SF 4171 status: Introduced — Effective date 08/01/2026 (updated Aug 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

Vacating tenants submetered utility service final billing provision and payment of rent by tenants provisions modifications. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Potential for more transparent utility billing for tenants

Risks

  • Increased administrative and compliance costs for landlords

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Protections for vacating tenants regarding final utility bills
  • Clarification of rent payment obligations

Risks

  • Potential for disputes between landlords and tenants over utility billing accuracy
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 08/01/2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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