The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 500.215, to prohibit homeowners' associations from restricting the right of homeowners or tenants to display any flag on their residential property. Specifically, it removes the previous limitation that only allowed the display of the United States flag and the flag of the State of Minnesota, replacing it with a broader allowance for any flag. This change makes any deed restrictions, local ordinances, or homeowners association documents that impose such limitations void and unenforceable.

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. The bill emphasizes that homeowners are liable for any damage caused by improper display.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 500.215