HF2185

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to protect and expand the rights of homeowners and tenants regarding the display of certain flags on residential properties in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Flag Display Rights: The bill prohibits any restrictions on the rights of property owners or tenants to display specific flags. This includes:

  • The United States flag
  • The State of Minnesota flag
  • The National League of Families POW-MIA flag
  • Flags of any branch of the United States Armed Forces
  • Blue Star Service flags
  • Gold Star Service flags

• Types of Restrictions Prohibited: The bill renders void any existing or future provisions from the following that limit flag displays:

  • Deed restrictions
  • Subdivision regulations
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Local ordinances
  • Contracts
  • Rental agreements
  • Homeowners association documents

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 500.215, subdivision 1, to include protections against flag display restrictions across various legal and private documents, broadening the scope to include all residential communities, whether they are part of a common interest community or not.

Relevant Terms

• Residential property rights
• Flag display rights
• Homeowners association restrictions
• Common interest community
• United States Armed Forces flags
• Blue Star Service flag
• Gold Star Service flag