Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 5004: Penalties for certain uses of public land by homeless individuals prohibited, affirmative defense in criminal proceedings provided, and civil remedies provided.

In committee Last action April 16, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations

Plain-language summary

HF 5004 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on April 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Penalties for certain uses of public land by homeless individuals prohibited, affirmative defense in criminal proceedings provided, and civil remedies provided. Primary sponsor: Leigh Finke (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Leigh Finke (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). 1 co-sponsor.