Anti-Lawfare Law

SF 1922, titled the "Anti-Lawfare Law," creates a new rule in Minnesota law requiring government entities (like state agencies or cities) to pay the legal costs of individuals they sue if the government loses the case. If a government entity sues a person (not another government) and does not win, it must cover all defense costs, including attorney fees, incurred by that person. This law applies to civil cases filed on or after August 1, 2025, and does not affect other existing legal remedies. It directly affects government entities when they initiate lawsuits against individuals that are ultimately unsuccessful.