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HF 1025

Historic state flag recognized, right of all persons to display the historic state flag recognized, standards provided for its display on state property, and standards provided for its display on other public property.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pam Altendorf and 21 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill recognizing the historic state flag and establishing display standards on state and public property, affirming citizens' right to display it.

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Bill Summary · HF 1025

Legislative bill overview

HF 1025 establishes legal recognition of Minnesota's historic state flag and creates standards for its display on both state and public property. The bill affirms citizens' right to display the historic flag privately while setting guidelines for its use on government buildings and public spaces.

Why is this important

State flag policies reflect historical identity and can become contentious when historical symbols carry complex or contested meanings. This bill addresses whether Minnesota should officially recognize and permit display of a previous state flag design, which has implications for historical commemoration, public space symbolism, and individual expression rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Historical symbolism concerns: The specific historic flag design and what it represents to different communities may be controversial, particularly if it carries associations some groups view as problematic or exclusionary
  • Government property display standards: Disagreement over when and where the historic flag should be permitted on state buildings, and whether such display implies official endorsement of historical narratives
  • Public vs. private display distinction: Questions about the scope of "right to display" on public property (parks, municipal buildings) versus truly private property, and how broadly this applies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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