HF1930 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Reprisals for refusing to communicate with public or local officials prohibited.

Related bill: SF1854

AI Generated Summary

This bill, H.F. No. 1930, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.36, regarding political activity and reprisals. The key provisions of the bill are:

  1. Prohibition of reprisals – It makes it illegal for an individual or association to engage in economic reprisals, employment threats, or physical coercion against someone due to:

    • Their political contributions or political activities.
    • Their refusal to communicate with public or local officials about legislative, administrative, or political subdivision actions.
  2. Employment exception – The bill includes an exception for situations where political affiliation or viewpoint is a bona fide occupational qualification for a job.

  3. Penalty – Violating this provision would be classified as a gross misdemeanor.

The bill was introduced by Representatives Lee K. and Gomez and was referred to the Committee on Elections Finance and Government Operations for further review.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations

Citations

 
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