1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to relating to housing; providing emergency rental assistance for a tenant 
1.3 	who has vacated unit.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR TENANTS WHO HAVE VACATED UNIT.
 1.6 	The Housing Finance Agency must provide rental assistance under the COVID-19 
1.7 	emergency rental assistance program for a tenant who has vacated a rental unit  for any 
1.8 	reason unless prohibited by federal law. If the tenant who has vacated the unit fails to apply 
1.9 	for the rental assistance, the landlord may apply for the assistance on behalf of the tenant.

1.10 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.