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Introduced
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
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 Gadsden 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, departments, and other government entities in Minnesota from removing or banning the display of Gadsden flags, banners, posters, or other visual displays featuring Gadsden symbols (a coiled snake on a yellow background with the phrase "DON'T TREAD ON ME"). The bill also requires the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees and the University of Minnesota Board of Regents to adopt policies that comply with these provisions, and prohibits municipalities from removing or banning the display of Gadsden symbols on municipal property. The bill provides exceptions for public meeting rooms or spaces where a generally applicable law, rule, or policy prohibits any type of visual display, regardless of content.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to State and Local Government Finance and Policy (on 03/11/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF4791&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF4791&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2024&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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