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 erect gates or fences to protect their property or personal safety. In doing so, owners are required to provide reasonable access to the government entity, such as offering a key or code for entry.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a government entity does not allow an owner to take protective measures regarding their property or life, it forfeits any rights it may have to the easement in question. This legislation aims to enhance property owners' rights and ensure their safety while balancing the needs of government entities to access easements.