The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.106, subdivision 9, to enhance accessibility standards for public buildings and facilities, particularly focusing on examination rooms in health care and dental facilities. It maintains existing requirements for public buildings to be accessible to individuals with disabilities and stipulates that state agencies cannot lease non-compliant spaces. Additionally, it outlines conditions under which meetings or conferences must be held in accessible venues, while allowing for exemptions if reasonable efforts to secure compliant facilities are demonstrated.

A significant addition to the law is the authorization for the commissioner to adopt rules aimed at increasing accessibility specifically for examination rooms, utilizing an expedited rulemaking process. This new provision emphasizes the need for tailored accessibility requirements in health care settings, ensuring that individuals with disabilities can access necessary medical services. The bill also reinforces the use of a standardized wheelchair symbol to indicate accessible facilities, ensuring consistency across public and private buildings.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 326B.106