Minnesota SF180 establishes civil liability for obstructing public highways, allowing injured parties to seek damages and attorney fees.

Minnesota SF180 creates a legal avenue for individuals, private entities, state agencies, or political subdivisions to seek damages and attorney fees from those who intentionally obstruct or endanger public highways. The bill specifies that a state agency or political subdivision can choose between civil action under this law or criminal prosecution under another statute, but not both for the same incident. Exemptions apply to law enforcement and certain officials performing their duties. The law takes effect August 1, 2025, and applies to incidents occurring on or after that date.

Minnesota SF180 establishes civil liability for obstructing public highways, allowing injured parties to seek damages and attorney fees.

Minnesota SF180 creates a legal avenue for individuals, private entities, state agencies, or political subdivisions to seek damages and attorney fees from those who intentionally obstruct or endanger public highways. The bill specifies that a state agency or political subdivision can choose between civil action under this law or criminal prosecution under another statute, but not both for the same incident. Exemptions apply to law enforcement and certain officials performing their duties. The law takes effect August 1, 2025, and applies to incidents occurring on or after that date.