Minnesota HF4098: A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry and reaffirming Minnesota's commitment to religious freedom, inclusion, and mutual respect.

What the bill says

A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry and reaffirming Minnesota's commitment to religious freedom, inclusion, and mutual respect.

From the introduced text, March 6, 2026:

A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry and reaffirming Minnesota's commitment to religious freedom, inclusion, and mutual respect. WHEREAS, the state of Minnesota, guided by its state constitution and the Minnesota Human Rights Act, has a long, proud history of defending religious freedom without fear of intimidation or persecution. The people of Minnesota, through the United States Constitution and its traditions, are committed to the principles of religious liberty, freedom of expression, cultural pluralism, and the inherent dignity of every individual; and WHEREAS, Hinduism, also known as Sanatana Dharma, is one of the world's oldest and largest religions, with over 1.2 billion adherents globally and a diverse and growing community of over four million in the United States who have contributed immeasurably to our society. The Hindu community faces challenges, including discrimination, human rights violations, and social media translate into real-world threats against the Hindu community; and WHEREAS, hate-based vandalism against Hindu places of worship, known as mandirs, is rising nationally, with recent incidents in New Jersey, Indiana, California, New York, and North Carolina. Bullets tore through an ISKCON mandir in Utah. In Minnesota, the Maple Grove mandir, one of the largest in the country, has experienced acts of vandalism, and the mandir in Edina has been the target of hate speech. These incidents reflect a spreading wave of Hinduphobia …

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Sponsors

• Kristin Robbins (R) · primary sponsor
• Josiah Hill (D)

Latest actions

1. April 22, 2026: Author added Hill
2. March 9, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration

Common questions

What is HF4098?

HF4098 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry and reaffirming Minnesota's commitment to religious freedom, inclusion, and mutual respect.

What does HF4098 do?

In its own words: A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry and reaffirming Minnesota's commitment to religious freedom, inclusion, and mutual respect.

What is the status of HF4098?

In committee as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Author added Hill (April 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4098?

Kristin Robbins (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HF4098?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4098&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house