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SF3112 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Human Rights Act statute of limitations modifications provision

Related bill: HF2855

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend the statute of limitations regarding claims of unfair discriminatory practices under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. This aims to provide more time for individuals to file claims related to discriminatory practices.

Main Provisions

  • Extended Statute of Limitations: The bill seeks to extend the time frame in which a person can file a claim for an unfair discriminatory practice from one year to ten years after the occurrence of the practice.
  • Suspension of Limitation Period: The bill states that this ten-year limitation period can be paused if the involved parties engage in a voluntary dispute resolution process. This includes arbitration, mediation, conciliation, or procedures outlined in a collective bargaining agreement. The suspension lasts for the duration of the dispute resolution process.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The primary change is the extension of the statute of limitations from one year to ten years for bringing a claim of unfair discriminatory practice under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
  • It also modifies the suspension of the statute of limitations during any voluntary resolution process to be the difference between ten years and the duration of the negotiation or resolution process.

Relevant Terms

  • Statute of Limitations
  • Unfair Discriminatory Practice
  • Minnesota Human Rights Act
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation
  • Conciliation

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the statute of limitations for actions under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, specifically modifying subdivision 3 of section 363A.28.",
      "modified": [
        "Extends the statute of limitations for bringing a claim from one year to ten years."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "363A.28",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references the procedural requirements for civil actions under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "363A.33",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill addresses filing options with a local commission for claims of unfair discriminatory practices.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "363A.07",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill mentions the suspension of the statute of limitations during a specific period under section 363A.331.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "363A.331",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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