HF 804

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/20/2023 06:47pm

A bill for an act
relating to state government; providing an exemption for religious beliefs for
entities providing certain services; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 604.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [604.0551] EXEMPTION FOR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding chapter 363A or any law to the contrary, no person, organization, or
entity shall incur a civil or criminal penalty for refusing to provide a service, or refusing to
allow the use of property or facilities for any activity that is prohibited by or is against the
person's, organization's, or entity's sincerely held religious beliefs.
new text end