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This bill amends Minnesota law to expand homeowners' associations' (HOAs) restrictions on flag displays by allowing residents to display any flag, not just U.S. and Minnesota state flags. The legislation prevents HOAs from creating rules that broadly limit flag displays, though some reasonable restrictions are still permitted. Specifically, HOAs can place limitations that protect health and safety, prevent inciting violence, restrict flag size to typical residential dimensions, limit flag placement to areas of exclusive resident use, and regulate flag condition and installation method. The bill defines HOA documents broadly, including declarations, bylaws, and community rules for both common interest communities and residential communities. Importantly, the law maintains provisions that require flags to be displayed legally, kept in good condition, and not permanently affixed to shared property areas or installed in a way that causes damage. If a resident damages property while displaying a flag, they would be responsible for repair costs. This legislation aims to protect residents' rights to express themselves through flag displays while maintaining reasonable community standards.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1564&ssn=0&y=2025