1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to energy; prohibiting a local ban on new natural gas hookups in residential 1.3 construction; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 326B. 1.4BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.5 Section 1. [326B.441] NATURAL GAS BAN; PROHIBITION. 1.6 A political subdivision must not adopt local regulations prohibiting the use of natural 1.7gas as an energy source in a residential unit after July 1, 2025. 1.8 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment. 1Section 1. REVISOR RSI/VJ 25-0090001/03/25 State of Minnesota This Document can be made available in alternative formats upon request HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H. F. No. 484 NINETY-FOURTH SESSION Authored by Mekeland, Swedzinski, Burkel, Igo, Sexton and others02/13/2025 The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Elections Finance and Government Operations