Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to propose an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that would protect individuals and entities from being forced to waive their free speech rights as a condition for receiving government contracts, employment, or benefits. This includes ensuring the right to participate in political boycotts.

Main Provisions

• Constitutional Amendment: The bill proposes an amendment to Article IV of the Minnesota Constitution to safeguard free speech rights.
• Voting on the Amendment: The proposed amendment will be put to a vote in the 2026 general election.
• Protection of Free Speech: If approved, the amendment would prevent any law in Minnesota from requiring individuals or organizations to give up their right to free speech, including political boycotts, as a condition for any government-related contracts, employment, or benefits.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Prohibition on Waiving Free Speech: This amendment would create a new constitutional protection, preventing laws from imposing conditions that require waiving free speech rights linked to government interactions.
• Impact on Government Interactions: This change emphasizes that free speech, particularly in relation to political expressions such as boycotts, cannot be compromised for governmental agreements or benefits, strengthening individual rights against government overreach.

Relevant Terms

free speech rights, political boycotts, government contracts, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, 2026 general election, employment, benefits, waiver, Article IV.