Racing facilities provided with immunity from nuisance claims.
This bill grants immunity from nuisance lawsuits to racing facilities in Minnesota against property owners who acquired their land after the racing facility was already operating. It protects these facilities from legal claims by surrounding residents regarding noise, traffic, or other disturbances, provided the racing facility was established before the neighbor purchased or built their property. The law also prevents local governments from passing ordinances that would restrict racing facilities in ways that conflict with this immunity. However, the bill does not exempt racing facilities from complying with state and federal environmental or health and safety regulations.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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