Anti-Protest Bill

Increases penalties for blocking a highway, public transit or airport access from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor.

• Introduced in direct response to Black Lives Matter protests
• Would have a chilling effect on speech
• Creates punishments that are disproportionate to the offense
• Minnesota already has ample laws to address this issue

Bill Links: HF 390/SF 676

Status: Stand-alone bill passed by the full Republican-controlled House and Senate, vetoed by Gov. Dayton