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SF2756 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Disability discrimination by programs or activities receiving state financial assistance prohibition provision

Related bill: HF2711

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to ensure that programs or activities receiving state financial assistance in Minnesota do not discriminate against people with disabilities. It aims to enhance human rights protections by extending anti-discrimination requirements to more funding recipients.

Main Provisions

  • The bill amends the existing Minnesota Statutes, specifically section 363A.03, to expand the definition of what constitutes an "unfair discriminatory practice."
  • By amending this statute, the bill explicitly prohibits disability discrimination in any program or activity that receives state financial assistance.
  • The proposed law will apply broader anti-discrimination measures to various entities to ensure that individuals with disabilities are treated equitably.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill introduces additional protections into Minnesota law under chapter 363A, which deals with human rights.
  • The amendment broadens the scope of entities required to comply with anti-discrimination practices, now including those that are funded by the state.

Relevant Terms

  • Disability discrimination
  • State financial assistance
  • Unfair discriminatory practice
  • Minnesota Statutes chapter 363A

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the definition of 'unfair discriminatory practice' under section 363A.03.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies references to sections defining discriminatory practices."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "363A.03"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced as part of the definition of 'unfair discriminatory practice' in the bill.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "363A.08"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced as part of the definition of 'unfair discriminatory practice' in the bill.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "363A.19"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced in defining procedural aspects related to discriminatory practices.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "363A.28"
  }
]

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