The proposed bill aims to prohibit restrictions on home day care services within residential properties in Minnesota. It introduces new legal language under section [500.217], which states that private entities, including homeowners associations, cannot prohibit or restrict homeowners from providing child care services licensed under state regulations. Additionally, these entities are barred from imposing any fees or costs related to the provision of child care. The bill defines "private entity" and "homeowners association document" to clarify the scope of its application.
Furthermore, the bill amends existing statutes, specifically sections 515B.2-103 and 515B.3-102, to ensure compliance with the new provisions regarding child care. The amendments include the addition of section 500.217 to the list of statutes that declarations and bylaws must adhere to, reinforcing the legal framework that supports the provision of child care in residential settings. This legislative change is intended to enhance the availability of child care services while protecting homeowners' rights to operate such services without undue restrictions from associations.