This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.49, to prohibit the naming of laws enacted on or after July 1, 2025, after living individuals. The current law allows for such naming, but the proposed change aims to ensure that councils, buildings, roads, and other facilities or entities are not named after people who are still alive.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision stating that the new section will take effect the day following its final enactment. This change reflects a shift in policy regarding the naming of public entities and aims to establish a standard that avoids potential controversies associated with honoring living individuals.
Statutes affected: Introduction: 10.49