Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend a Minnesota state statute related to the naming of laws and public facilities. It aims to set restrictions on naming laws and other public entities after living individuals.

Main Provisions

• The bill specifies that any laws enacted on or after July 1, 2025, cannot be named after living people.
• This restriction also applies to naming councils, buildings, roads, or any other facilities or entities after living individuals.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill amends the current Minnesota Statutes section 10.49 by refining the rules regarding the naming of state laws and public entities.
• It updates the existing law, which already places some restrictions on naming laws after living people, to include a broader range of public facilities and entities.

Relevant Terms

state government, naming laws, public facilities, statute amendment, living people, naming restrictions