Bill > HF143

This bill proposes to create a new exemption in Minnesota law that allows individuals, organizations, or entities to refuse to provide services or use their property for activities that conflict with their sincerely held religious beliefs, without facing civil or criminal penalties. The proposed legislation would override existing anti-discrimination laws (specifically referencing Chapter 363A) and provide broad protection for entities to decline services based on religious objections. While the bill's title mentions "Brady-Giglio designation provided for peace officers," the actual text does not address law enforcement designations, instead focusing on creating a religious belief exemption that could potentially allow discrimination in service provision. This type of legislation is often controversial, as it can create tension between religious freedom claims and anti-discrimination protections, potentially allowing businesses or organizations to refuse services to individuals based on religious objections.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0143&ssn=0&y=2025