This bill proposes new legal provisions in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 504B, aimed at providing additional protections for children with autism in rental properties. It allows tenants with a child diagnosed with autism to request reasonable accommodations to safeguard their child from potential hazards, such as bodies of water or other attractive nuisances near the rental property. Landlords are required to make reasonable modifications to their policies or the property itself in response to such requests, provided these changes do not fundamentally alter the nature of the property.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that landlords may request documentation confirming the child's autism diagnosis unless the condition is obvious or already known to them. Importantly, it also includes a provision that prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who make such accommodation requests. This legislation aims to enhance the safety and well-being of children with autism living in rental properties.