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Introduced
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
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 from banning or removing the display of rainbow flags, banners, posters, or other visual representations of rainbows on property owned by the state or local governments. The bill defines "rainbow" as a representational array of colors mimicking the color spectrum created by the refraction of sunlight and water droplets. The provisions do not apply to public meeting rooms or spaces where a generally applicable law, rule, or policy prohibits the display of any visual display, regardless of its content or form. The bill aims to protect the display of rainbow imagery, which is often associated with LGBTQ+ pride and identity, from being censored or prohibited on government-owned properties.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Scott Dibble (D)*,
Mary Kunesh (D),
Erin Maye Quade (D),
Clare Oumou Verbeten (D),
Lindsey Port (D),
Last Action
Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans (on 03/07/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF4652&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF4652&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2024&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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