This bill proposes a new provision in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 117, that grants property owners the right to restrict access to easements held by government entities if they experience harm related to those easements. Specifically, it allows owners to take measures such as erecting gates or fences to protect their property or personal safety. However, the bill stipulates that owners must still provide reasonable access to the easement for the government entity, which can be done by supplying a key or access code.

Additionally, the bill establishes that if a government entity does not allow an owner to take necessary protective actions regarding their property or life, it forfeits any rights it may have to the easement in question. This legislation aims to balance the rights of property owners with the needs of government entities while ensuring that property owners can safeguard their interests effectively.