This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 500.215, to prohibit homeowners' associations from restricting the right of homeowners or tenants to display any flag on their residential property. The current law, which previously limited this right specifically to the flags of the United States and the State of Minnesota, is revised to ensure that any such limitations are deemed void and unenforceable. The bill clarifies that "homeowners association document" encompasses various governing documents of both common interest communities and other residential communities.

Additionally, the bill outlines exceptions to this prohibition, allowing for limitations that are narrowly tailored to protect health or safety, or to prevent incitement of violence or unlawful activity. It also permits restrictions on the size of the flag, the area of display, and the manner of illumination, while ensuring that flags must be displayed legally, in good condition, and without causing significant damage to others' property. These amendments aim to balance the rights of homeowners to display flags with the need for community standards and safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 500.215