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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Finke | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 66A |
| Liish Kozlowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 8B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations