SF 4433

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/26/2026 09:15 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to civil law; providing racing facilities with immunity from nuisance
claims; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 561.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [561.015] RACING FACILITIES; IMMUNITY.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Area of the racing facility" means within a five-mile radius of the perimeter of the
property or contiguous group of properties where a racing facility is located.
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new text begin (c) "Racing facility" means a designated area, facility, or track where competitive vehicle
and motorsport races are conducted, including the track, spectator areas, garages, and any
associated grounds, buildings, or appurtenances used to operate the races.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Immunity. new text end

new text begin A racing facility is immune from any action brought by a surrounding
property owner under any claim of nuisance if the racing facility was built before the
surrounding real property owner either purchased or built the real property in the area of
the racing facility. The immunity provided under this section shall apply regardless of any
changes to the size, scope, configuration, technology, or type of racing conducted at the
facility, provided such changes comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Local preemption. new text end

new text begin A local unit of government must not adopt or enforce any
ordinance or rule that would restrict, limit, or prohibit the operation of a racing facility in
a manner inconsistent with this section.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Construction. new text end

new text begin Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt racing
facilities from compliance with state or federal environmental laws or health and safety
regulations.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to causes
of action commenced on or after that date.
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