HF 4363 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Civil cause of action for trespass of intangible particulate matter created.

This bill creates a new legal claim in Minnesota allowing property owners to sue for trespass caused by airborne biological or chemical substances like pesticides and pollutants. It defines these substances as "intangible particulate matter" and states that liability arises when such matter interferes with a landowner's right to exclusive possession of their property. If a court finds a violation, it can award damages up to $100 per day of trespass, plus additional penalties or court orders to stop the contamination. The law applies to any person who causes these airborne substances to enter another person's land.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
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