Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF5180: Acceptance of best evidence requirement to determine subsurface sewage treatment system compliance
Status: In committee, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to environment; requiring acceptance of best evidence to determine subsurface sewage treatment system compliance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 115.55, by adding a subdivision.
From the introduced text, April 17, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to environment; requiring acceptance of best evidence to determine subsurface sewage treatment system compliance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 115.55, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 115.55, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 14.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Best evidence of compliance.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) In determining whether a subsurface sewage treatment system meets applicable requirements, the agency, local units of government, and inspectors must use the best evidence that is available for the presence of sewage contaminants in groundwater. For purposes of this subdivision, "best evidence" means results that are less than two years old from any of the following testing methods and sources, with priority given in the order listed:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (5) depth to mottled soil with redoximorphic features based on Munsell soil color charts.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) The agency, local units of government, or inspector, as applicable, must:] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin …
Sponsors
- Karin Housley (R) · primary sponsor
- Ann Johnson Stewart (D)
- Judy Seeberger (D)
Latest actions
- : Authors added Johnson Stewart; Seeberger
- : Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF5180?
- SF5180 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Acceptance of best evidence requirement to determine subsurface sewage treatment system compliance.
- What does SF5180 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to environment; requiring acceptance of best evidence to determine subsurface sewage treatment system compliance; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 115.55, by adding a subdivision.
- What is the status of SF5180?
- In committee as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Authors added Johnson Stewart; Seeberger (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF5180?
- Karin Housley (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF5180?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5180&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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