Bill > HF483

This bill prohibits local governments (political subdivisions) in Minnesota from creating laws, regulations, or policies that would ban or effectively prevent natural gas or propane utility service to any building. Specifically, the bill prevents local authorities from adopting ordinances, resolutions, codes, policies, or permit requirements that would stop utilities from connecting or reconnecting natural gas or propane service to buildings, or from supplying these energy sources to utility customers. The bill aims to protect access to natural gas and propane as energy options at the local level, effectively preventing cities or counties from implementing restrictions on these traditional fuel sources. The proposed legislation would become effective immediately after being signed into law, ensuring that no local government can implement restrictions on natural gas or propane hookups going forward. This bill appears to be part of a broader trend of state-level preemption laws that limit local governments' ability to regulate energy infrastructure and services.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0483&ssn=0&y=2025