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HF1930 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

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

Related bill: SF1854

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1930), authored by Representatives Lee K. and Gomez, seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.36 to expand protections against reprisals related to political activity.

Key Provisions:

  • Prohibited Actions:

    • Individuals or associations are barred from taking economic reprisals, threatening job loss, or using physical coercion against someone due to:
    • Their political contributions or political activity.
    • Their refusal to communicate with public or local officials regarding legislative, administrative, or political subdivision matters.

  • Exception:

    • The law does not apply if political affiliation or viewpoint is a bona fide occupational qualification for a particular job.

  • Penalty:

    • Violating the provisions in this amendment would be classified as a gross misdemeanor.

Purpose:

The bill strengthens protections for individuals and organizations against coercion or retaliation based on their political activities—or their choice not to participate in political communication—ensuring freedom of political expression and association.

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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