as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/22/2024 04:11pm
A bill for an act
relating to state government; prohibiting closing of places of worship during an
emergency declaration; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 12.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) For purposes of this section, the terms in this subdivision
have the meanings given them.
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(b) "Place of worship" means a building or grounds where religious activities are
conducted.
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(c) "Public official" means any elected official or designated officer, employee or agent
of the state or political subdivision, or other public body established by law.
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A government agency or public
official may not issue an order under the authority of this chapter that closes or has the effect
of closing places of worship in the state or in a geographic area of the state.
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