April 23, 2026 | Mark Luis Foster
Here at HOALN we are closely monitoring several bills that, if passed, will impact HOA Leaders across the state of Minnesota. Again today we’ve been in touch with several key stakeholders, like Matt McNeill, president of Cities Management and a great advocate for board leaders. There’s been some mixed news regarding the goings-on at the State Capitol as our elected officials lock on their legislative target on HOAs.
First, the largest bill that has ramifications for HOAs is SF 1750, and luckily it has not yet advanced to the floor of the House for a vote. This is the one that seeks to cap fines, requires three bids on $50,000 and above projects, allows homeowners to opine on all board agenda items during board meetings, and so much more. It’s grown so large that it’s approaching lunacy.
Efforts among our HOA Leaders to oppose SF1750 are paying off. We ask that you continue to remind your elected officials to oppose this unnecessary legislation.
Now, for some other not so great news…
Another piece of legislation is a newly proposed amendment on SF3622 that is equally alarming and could have substantial ramifications for HOA boards. By way of background, SF3622 is a bill that provides rather mundane technical updates to MN Chapter 515B, which is the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (MCIOA). The amendment that has been proposed seeks to empower the State’s Attorney General to prosecute HOA board members over decisions made in their volunteer roles. The amendment reflects a misunderstanding of 515B and Minnesota’s longstanding policy of allowing property owners to self-determine by majority vote how to best manage the property they jointly own.
The chilling effect from this legislation will be immediate:
Who would willingly serve on a board knowing that a single complaint could trigger a state investigation or criminal charges?
As we all know, HOA board members are unpaid volunteers with a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of fellow property owners. HOA leaders already face the challenge of persuading neighbors to step up and serve. This new amendment would make recruitment nearly impossible, discouraging exactly the engaged, conscientious owners that healthy communities depend on — and ultimately leaving properties worse off for it.
WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW
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Contact your elected state senator and representative: https://gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts/
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Tell them you OPPOSE SF1750 and any amendment designed to empower the Attorney General to prosecute HOA board leaders.
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This late in the game, it’s important to keep your communications on opposition short and to the point. No need for lengthy dissertations or justifications. SIMPLY TELL THEM TO OPPOSE NEW HOA LEGISLATION.
