SF 1922

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/28/2025 09:52 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to civil actions; making government entities liable for defense costs for
actions brought by the government entity; 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 [604.50] ACTIONS BY GOVERNMENT ENTITIES; AWARD OF COSTS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Title. new text end

new text begin This section may be cited as the "Anti-Lawfare Law."
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the
meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Government entity" means:
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new text begin (1) a state agency as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 17; or
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new text begin (2) a municipality, as defined in section 466.01, subdivision 1.
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new text begin (c) "Person" does not include a government entity.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Award of costs. new text end

new text begin A government entity that commenced an action against a
person and did not prevail is liable to the person for all costs, disbursements, and fees,
including attorney fees, that the person incurred related to their defense.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Other remedies. new text end

new text begin This section does not limit any other available remedies.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025, and applies to actions
commenced on or after that date.
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