HF282 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Discrimination based on political affiliation prohibited.
Related bill: SF407
AI Generated Summary
The bill in question aims to amend existing laws in Minnesota to prohibit discrimination based on political affiliation. This amendment will make it unlawful to discriminate against someone because of their relationship with a political party, their support or lack of support for certain political candidates or parties.
The bill outlines specific amendments for various sections of the Minnesota Statutes, including laws relevant to employment, labor organizations, employment agencies, and real property transactions. It seeks to ensure that political affiliation does not factor into decisions related to hiring, membership rights in labor organizations, the selling or renting of property, financial assistance for real estate, public accommodations, public services, and educational institutions.
The bill also extends these protections against discrimination to include various other characteristics such as race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, and age.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
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