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Introduced
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to public authority; prohibiting bans on rainbow flags; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.24, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 124E.03, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 10; 135A; 471.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits state agencies, state colleges and universities, and municipalities in Minnesota from removing or banning the display of rainbow flags, banners, or other visual representations of rainbows on their property. It provides exceptions for public meeting rooms or spaces where a generally applicable law, rule, or policy prohibits the display of any banner, flag, poster, or other visual display, regardless of its content or form. The bill aims to ensure the display of rainbow symbols, which represent diversity and inclusion, is not prohibited across various public entities in the state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (25)
Leigh Finke (D)*,
Esther Agbaje (D),
Jamie Becker-Finn (D),
Robert Bierman (D),
Nathan Coulter (D),
Brion Curran (D),
Heather Edelson (D),
Peter Fischer (D),
Mike Freiberg (D),
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D),
Sydney Jordan (D),
Heather Keeler (D),
Erin Koegel (D),
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D),
Liish Kozlowski (D),
Larry Kraft (D),
Liz Lee (D),
Kelly Moller (D),
María Isa Pérez-Vega (D),
Kristi Pursell (D),
Liz Reyer (D),
Andy Smith (D),
Bianca Virnig (D),
Jay Xiong (D),
Cheryl Youakim (D),
Last Action
Laid on table (on 05/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF4273&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF4273&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2024&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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