Bill > HF1930

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to expand protections for individuals against workplace retaliation related to political interactions with government officials. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that prohibits economic reprisals, employment threats, or physical coercion against someone who refuses to communicate with public or local officials about legislative, administrative, or political subdivision actions. The existing law already protected individuals from retaliation for political contributions or political activity, and this amendment broadens those protections by explicitly safeguarding an individual's right to decline communication with government officials. The bill maintains an exception for situations where political affiliation is a legitimate job requirement and establishes that violations of this statute constitute a gross misdemeanor. By adding this language, the bill aims to prevent potential coercion or intimidation of individuals who choose not to engage with government officials on political or administrative matters, thus protecting personal and professional autonomy.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1930&ssn=0&y=2025