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SF 4513

Prohibit corporation and limited liability company powers related to election activity

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Dibble and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill would ban corporations and LLCs from making political contributions or expenditures to influence elections, potentially facing constitutional challenges.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 4513

Legislative bill overview

SF 4513 would prohibit corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) from engaging in election-related activities. The bill restricts business entities from making political contributions, expenditures, or communications intended to influence elections. This represents a significant departure from current U.S. law, which has permitted corporate political speech since the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision.

Why is this important

Corporate political spending has become a major feature of American elections, with billions in business contributions flowing to candidates and causes. This bill directly challenges that system by removing corporate entities' ability to participate financially in electoral politics. The outcome would reshape campaign finance by potentially eliminating a major funding source for political campaigns, though implementation would likely face constitutional challenges.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment concerns: The bill may conflict with Citizens United v. FEC (2010), which ruled that restricting corporate political spending violates free speech rights; courts could strike it down as unconstitutional
  • Competitive disadvantage: Some argue this gives unions (which can donate through member funds) disproportionate political power compared to business-backed organizations
  • Definitional ambiguity: The bill's scope regarding what constitutes "election activity" is unclear—would it cover issue advocacy that indirectly affects elections, employee communication, or charitable giving?

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

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