Increases penalties for blocking a highway, public transit or airport access from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor.
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Introduced in direct response to Black Lives Matter protests
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Would have a chilling effect on speech
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Creates punishments that are disproportionate to the offense
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Minnesota already has ample laws to address this issue
Status: Stand-alone bill passed by the full Republican-controlled House and Senate, vetoed by Gov. Dayton
