SF1855 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Requiring consumers to engage in political activity prohibition

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This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 1855) seeks to prohibit businesses from requiring consumers to engage in political activity in order to access services via a software application or website. "Political activity" is defined as providing personal information or an electronic signature to send messages or petitions to elected or appointed officials with the intent of influencing their actions.

The bill mandates that any software application or website prompting users to engage in such political activity must offer a clear opt-out option that allows consumers to continue using the service without participation. Additionally, any terms or conditions that require political engagement as a condition of service would be deemed void and unenforceable.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added