The proposed bill, titled the Home-Based Business Fairness Act, aims to permit home-based businesses within residential dwellings in Minnesota. It defines key terms such as "home-based business" and "no-impact home-based business," outlining specific criteria that must be met for a business to qualify as no-impact. These criteria include limitations on the number of employees and clients, restrictions on visibility from the street, and the requirement that business activities do not generate significant traffic or parking issues.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that municipalities cannot require permits or prior approvals for no-impact home-based businesses, although they may establish reasonable regulations to protect public health and safety, ensure compatibility with residential use, and prevent illegal activities. Importantly, the bill prohibits municipalities from imposing conditions such as rezoning for commercial use or requiring fire sprinklers in certain residential properties. Overall, the legislation seeks to create a more favorable environment for home-based businesses while maintaining community standards.