Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF5031: Require state-funded playgrounds to use inclusive design standards
Status: In committee, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring state-funded playgrounds to use inclusive design standards; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256.
From the introduced text, April 7, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring state-funded playgrounds to use inclusive design standards; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [256.4823] INCLUSIVE AND UNIVERSALLY DESIGNED PLAYGROUNDS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Requirement.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) Playgrounds constructed or substantially renovated using state funding must incorporate principles of universal design to ensure accessible and inclusive play opportunities for individuals with and without disabilities.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) Inclusive design features must be incorporated to the maximum extent feasible within the scope of the project and available project funding.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) For purposes of this section:] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (1) "State funding" means money appropriated by the legislature or distributed through a state-administered grant program, including state fund appropriations and bond proceeds.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (2) "Substantially renovated" means replacing 50 percent or more of play equipment or modifying the play area footprint, surfacing system, or primary accessible routes.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Inclusive playground design considerations.] new text end new text begin …
Sponsors
- John Hoffman (D) · primary sponsor
- Bill Lieske (R)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Health and Human Services
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF5031?
- SF5031 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Require state-funded playgrounds to use inclusive design standards.
- What does SF5031 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring state-funded playgrounds to use inclusive design standards; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256.
- What is the status of SF5031?
- In committee as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Health and Human Services (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF5031?
- John Hoffman (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SF5031?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5031&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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