SF742 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Use of purple paint authorization in lieu of signage prohibiting trespassing
Related bill: HF1303
AI Generated Summary
The bill SF No 742 proposes that in addition to the existing method of posting "no trespassing" signs, property owners in Minnesota can now use purple paint as a legal means to warn against trespassing. The paint must be applied to trees around the boundary of the property, with specific guidelines on how it should be displayed. This provides an alternative and potentially more visible method for indicating private land to deter outdoor recreational trespassing.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Introduces an alternative method of marking property with purple paint."
],
"removed": [
"Does not affect any removals; rather, it amends the posting method."
],
"summary": "The bill references penalties applicable under this existing statute for trespassing violations.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts requirements for marking property as part of restricting access."
]
},
"citation": "97A.315 subdivision 1 paragraph b"
}
]