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SF 5128

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/15/2026 09:11 a.m.

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A bill for an act
 relating to civil law; permitting agents to appear on behalf of corporations and
limited liability companies in eviction actions; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 504B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [504B.317] AGENTS; POWER OF AUTHORITY TO FILE EVICTION
ACTION.
 new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding any law or rule to the contrary, in an eviction action brought under this
chapter, an agent may appear on behalf of a landlord that is a corporation or limited liability
company. The agent must attach a copy of a power of authority form to the complaint at
the time of filing.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to eviction
actions filed on or after that date.
 new text end