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MN HF4363

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Hansen

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Creates a new civil cause of action allowing landowners to sue when airborne biological or chemical substances, including pesticides and pollutants, trespass onto their property and interfere with their right to exclusive possession

  • Defines "intangible particulate matter" as airborne biological or chemical substances, specifically including pesticides and other pollutants

  • Authorizes courts to award general and special damages, or civil penalties up to $100 per day for each instance of particulate matter trespass

  • Permits courts to grant injunctive relief or other equitable remedies in addition to monetary damages

  • Adds new section 604.135 to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 604 (civil liability)

Legislative Description

Civil cause of action for trespass of intangible particulate matter created.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law3/16/2026

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