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HF2711 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Disability discrimination prohibited by programs receiving state financial assistance.

Related bill: SF2756

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The primary purpose of this bill is to prohibit discrimination based on disability by programs or activities that receive financial assistance from the state of Minnesota. The bill aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive fair treatment and equal opportunities in accessing these state-funded programs.

Main Provisions

  • The bill amends an existing section of the Minnesota Statutes, specifically section 363A.03, subdivision 48, to expand the definition of "unfair discriminatory practice."
  • It extends protections against disability discrimination to include all programs and activities that benefit from state financial assistance.
  • The bill proposes the adoption of new laws within Minnesota Statutes chapter 363A to support these anti-discrimination measures.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The amendment broadens the scope of current anti-discrimination laws by explicitly incorporating disability discrimination under the category of "unfair discriminatory practices."
  • This change ensures that any act of discrimination against individuals with disabilities, especially within state-supported programs, is recognized and addressed under these updated legal provisions.

Relevant Terms

disability discrimination, unfair discriminatory practice, state financial assistance, Minnesota Statutes, human rights.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law

Citations

 
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    "citation": "363A.03",
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