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SF 1073

Joint resolution relating to Religious Freedom Day

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Carlson and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota Senate joint resolution designates Religious Freedom Day and urges observance by schools and public entities, signaling legislative support without new funding.

Referred to State and Local Government
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Bill Summary · SF 1073

Summary: SF 1073 — Joint Resolution relating to Religious Freedom Day

Overview

SF 1073 is a Minnesota Senate joint resolution introduced on February 6, 2025, titled “Joint resolution relating to Religious Freedom Day.” The bill has been referred to the State and Local Government committee. A companion bill exists in the House, HF 675. As a joint resolution, it is typically ceremonial in nature and does not create new law or authorize state spending.

Purpose and Intent

  • The title indicates the bill’s intent is to recognize and honor Religious Freedom Day within Minnesota.
  • As a joint resolution, its primary aim is to express the sense of the Legislature and to encourage observance or acknowledgement of religious liberty and related values statewide.

Key Provisions (anticipated based on the bill’s title)

  • Designation or recognition: The resolution would likely designate a specific Religious Freedom Day for acknowledgment in Minnesota.
  • Encouragement of observance: It may urge public institutions, schools, local governments, and residents to observe or commemorate Religious Freedom Day in an appropriate manner.
  • Educational or awareness emphasis: The resolution could call for educational activities or programs that promote understanding of religious liberty and related rights.
  • No fiscal provisions: Joint resolutions of this type typically do not involve appropriations or new statutory requirements; no funding changes are expected unless the text explicitly includes them (not provided in the available information).

Affected Parties

  • Minnesota state and local government entities (as recipients of the resolution’s guidance and call to observe).
  • Public schools and educational institutions (potentially encouraged to include programming or recognition).
  • Religious organizations and communities (indirect beneficiaries through heightened recognition of religious freedom).
  • Minnesota residents generally, via formal expression of legislative values.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: February 6, 2025.
  • Referral: Referred to State and Local Government committee on February 6, 2025.
  • Next steps: Committee consideration, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Senate, followed by action in the House if the companion HF 675 proceeds similarly.

Related Legislation

  • HF 675 (companion bill): Represents the House counterpart to SF 1073 and would undergo parallel consideration.

If you’d like, I can adapt this summary once the actual text of SF 1073 or any committee hearing materials become available, to include exact provisions, recitals, and any specified observance guidance.

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

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