Civil cause of action for trespass of intangible particulate matter created.
This bill creates a new legal claim in Minnesota allowing property owners to sue for trespass caused by airborne biological or chemical substances like pesticides and pollutants. It defines these substances as "intangible particulate matter" and states that liability arises when such matter interferes with a landowner's right to exclusive possession of their property. If a court finds a violation, it can award damages up to $100 per day of trespass, plus additional penalties or court orders to stop the contamination. The law applies to any person who causes these airborne substances to enter another person's land.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rick Hansen
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Alex Falconer
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
David Gottfried
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Kari Rehrauer
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Kristi Pursell
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Leigh Finke
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Sydney Jordan
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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