The proposed bill establishes a new crime known as "residential protesting" under Minnesota Statutes, specifically in section 609.73. It defines residential protesting as the act of protesting in front of or about a person's residence, with the exception of residences used as places of business. The bill clarifies that peaceful protests at locations where meetings or assemblies on public interest topics are held are not prohibited.

The bill outlines penalties for violations of this new law, categorizing them as misdemeanors, with escalated consequences for repeat offenders or those who violate court orders related to harassment or contact with occupants of the residential building. Specifically, a violation can be classified as a gross misdemeanor if the individual has a prior conviction for residential protesting or is subject to certain court orders, such as orders for protection or restraining orders. The law is set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date.