Local government regulations of certain residential developments by religious organizations restricted, and civil remedies provided.

Summary

The bill stops Minnesota municipalities from enforcing zoning ordinances that substantially burden a religious institution’s effort to build affordable housing, unless the government can show a compelling interest and that the rule is the least restrictive way to achieve it. It creates a notice‑and‑review process and lets the institution bring a civil action for damages or injunctive relief if the rule is improperly applied.

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