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SF2061 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Residential property rights with regard to flag display limitation prohibition

Related bill: HF2185

AI Generated Summary

The bill, S.F. No. 2061, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 500.215, subdivision 1. It aims to prohibit restrictions on the display of specific flags by owners or tenants of residential properties.

Key Provisions:

  1. Invalidates restrictions – Any deed restriction, regulation, restrictive covenant, local ordinance, contract, rental agreement, or homeowners association (HOA) rule that limits the right to display certain flags is void and unenforceable.
  2. Protected flags include:
    • The United States flag
    • The Minnesota state flag
    • The National League of Families POW/MIA flag
    • Flags of any branch of the United States Armed Forces
    • Blue Star Service flag (for families with active-duty military members)
    • Gold Star Service flag (for families of fallen service members)
  3. Applicable to all residential communities, including:
    • Common interest communities (CICs) as defined by Minnesota Statutes, section 515B.1-103(10), whether governed by Minnesota Chapter 515B or not.
    • Non-CIC residential communities.

Impact:

  • Expands homeowners' rights to display certain flags without interference from HOA rules or local regulations.
  • Limits enforcement powers of HOAs and rental agreements that seek to restrict flag displays.

This bill strengthens residential property rights by ensuring the right to display certain flags is legally protected across Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
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