SF1564

SF1564 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Homeowners' associations prohibition from limiting the right to display any flag

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 1564 is a proposed bill in Minnesota that aims to protect the rights of homeowners and tenants to display the United States flag and the Minnesota state flag on their residential properties. The bill would make any rules set by homeowners associations or other residential governing documents that restrict flag displaying rights void and unenforceable. However, there are exceptions to this rule; restrictions can be imposed if they are necessary to ensure public health or safety, prevent violence, or avoid unlawful activities. Additionally, the bill sets limits on the size of the flag and the specific areas where flags can be displayed, as well as requiring that flags be maintained in good condition and not altered or improperly affixed in a way that could damage property. Those responsible for any damage would be liable for repair costs.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Prohibits homeowners associations from limiting flag displays of the United States and Minnesota."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies homeowners association restrictions on flag displays under section 500.215.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified exceptions for health, safety, and prevention of unlawful activity.",
        "Specified conditions under which flags may be displayed, such as size restrictions and illumination."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "500.215"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References the definition of a common interest community within the context of flag display regulations.",
      "modified": [
        "Applied statutes concerning flag displays to both common and non-common interest communities as defined in section 515B.1-103."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "515B.1-103"
  }
]