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HF4417 • 2026
Racing facilities provided with immunity from nuisance claims.
Racing facilities provided with immunity from nuisance claims.
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-25
House
Author added Tabke
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2026-03-16
House
Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Official Summary Text
Racing facilities provided with immunity from nuisance claims.
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to civil law; providing racing facilities with immunity from nuisance claims; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 561. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin [561.015] RACING FACILITIES; IMMUNITY. new text end new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Definitions. new text end new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. new text end new text begin (b) "Area of the racing facility" means within a five-mile radius of the perimeter of the property or contiguous group of properties where a racing facility is located. new text end new text begin (c) "Racing facility" means a designated area, facility, or track where competitive vehicle and motorsport races are conducted, including the track, spectator areas, garages, and any associated grounds, buildings, or appurtenances used to operate the races. new text end new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Immunity. new text end new text begin A racing facility is immune from any action brought by a surrounding property owner under any claim of nuisance if the racing facility was built before the surrounding real property owner either purchased or built the real property in the area of the racing facility. The immunity provided under this section shall apply regardless of any changes to the size, scope, configuration, technology, or type of racing conducted at the facility, provided such changes comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. new text end new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Local preemption. new text end new text begin A local unit of government must not adopt or enforce any ordinance or rule that would restrict, limit, or prohibit the operation of a racing facility in a manner inconsistent with this section. new text end new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Construction. new text end new text begin Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt racing facilities from compliance with state or federal environmental laws or health and safety regulations. new text end new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to causes of action commenced on or after that date. new text end