HF2380

HF2380 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Discrimination based on disability status prohibited.

Related bill: SF3210

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to strengthen protections against discrimination for individuals with disabilities in Minnesota. It aims to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to public and private services, programs, and activities, and that they are not discriminated against based on their disability status.

Main Provisions

Prohibition of Discrimination: The bill prohibits any form of discrimination against individuals with disabilities by entities that receive funding from the state of Minnesota. This means these entities must not deny participation in or benefits of their services and must make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.
Definition of Disability: It defines individuals with disabilities as those who have a physical or mental condition that significantly limits major life activities such as self-care, mobility, learning, communication, working, and social interaction.
Service Animals: The bill makes it illegal for public venues like hotels, restaurants, and transportation services to deny access to individuals with disabilities who are accompanied by service animals. It also prohibits charging additional fees for entry with a service animal.
Consistency with Federal Law: The definition of a service animal used in the bill is consistent with that provided by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill amends the Minnesota Statutes section 363A.19 to explicitly prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities and clarify the accommodation and service animal provisions, ensuring entities comply with state and federal standards.

Relevant Terms

Discrimination
Disability
Reasonable accommodations
Service animal
Americans with Disabilities Act

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
March 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Authors added
March 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Authors added
March 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Authors added

Citations

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        "Clarifies the rights of individuals with service animals in public places."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Prohibition against service animals in certain public areas."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies disability discrimination laws under section 363A.19.",
      "modified": [
        "Definition of 'individual with a disability' to align more closely with ADA standards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "363A.19"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Definitions for terms used in section 363A.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates definitions to ensure consistency with new bill language on disability."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "363A.03"
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