Minnesota HF3970: Remedy to extinguish a joint interest in a contract for deed of a perpetrator of domestic abuse or sexual assault established.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to civil law; establishing a remedy to extinguish a joint interest in a contract for deed of a perpetrator of domestic abuse or sexual assault; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 559.21, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 559.

From the engrossed text, April 24, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to civil law; establishing a remedy to extinguish a joint interest in a contract for deed of a perpetrator of domestic abuse or sexual assault; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 559.21, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 559. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [559.206] ACTION TO TERMINATE A PARTIAL INTEREST IN A CONTRACT FOR DEED BY A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) "Contract for deed" has the meaning given in section 507.235, subdivision 1a, paragraph (e).] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) "Criminal sexual assault" means conduct described in sections 609.342 to 609.3451. ] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (d) "Domestic abuse" has the meaning given under section 518B.01, subdivision 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (e) "Harassment" means the conduct described under sections 609.748, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), and 609.749, subdivision 2, paragraph (c).] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (f) "Qualified third party" means a person, acting in an official …

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Sponsors

• Kelly Moller (D) · primary sponsor
• Cedrick Frazier (D)
• Brion Curran (D)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective date
2. May 7, 2026: Secretary of State, Filed
3. May 7, 2026: Governor approval
4. May 6, 2026: Presented to Governor
5. May 4, 2026: Returned from Senate
6. April 30, 2026: Third reading Passed vote: 64-2
7. April 30, 2026: Special Order: Rule 45 amendment stricken
8. April 28, 2026: Second reading
9. April 28, 2026: Comm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders SF3907
10. April 27, 2026: Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison to SF3907, now on General Orders

Votes

• the passage of the bill (April 30, 2026): 64 yea, 2 nay, passed
• CALENDAR FOR THE DAY - Passage, as amended (April 23, 2026): 120 yea, 13 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HF3970?

HF3970 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Remedy to extinguish a joint interest in a contract for deed of a perpetrator of domestic abuse or sexual assault established.

What does HF3970 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to civil law; establishing a remedy to extinguish a joint interest in a contract for deed of a perpetrator of domestic abuse or sexual assault; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 559.21, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 559.

What is the status of HF3970?

Signed into law as of July 1, 2026. Latest action: Effective date (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HF3970?

Kelly Moller (D), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF3970?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF3970&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house