This bill establishes a Common Interest Community Ombudsperson within the Department of Commerce to assist unit owners in enforcing their rights and resolving disputes with associations. The ombudsperson will be appointed by the governor and must possess qualifications in dispute resolution, while being independent from any associations or management companies. The ombudsperson's duties include providing resources and explanations of governing documents, mediating disputes, compiling complaints to identify trends, and maintaining a website with relevant information. The bill also emphasizes that the ombudsperson cannot issue formal legal opinions or determinations regarding disputes.

Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a register for common interest communities, requiring them to register annually with the Department of Commerce if they own any units in Minnesota. The registration will include detailed information about the community, its governing documents, and financial data. Failure to register will be considered an unlawful business practice, with enforcement authority granted to the attorney general. The bill appropriates funds for both the Office of the Common Interest Community Ombudsperson and the establishment of the common interest community register, with specific effective dates for each provision.