SF407 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Discrimination based on political affiliation prohibition
Related bill: HF282
AI Generated Summary
This bill, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, aims to prevent discrimination based on political affiliation. It proposes changes to the Minnesota Statutes to include political affiliation as a protected class alongside other established categories such as race, gender, and religion. This would make it illegal to discriminate against individuals in various areas including employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit based on their political beliefs or affiliations. The bill seeks to amend several statutes to ensure that political affiliation is considered a basis for non-discrimination, thus ensuring all individuals are treated equally regardless of their political views.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Political affiliation as a factor for discrimination complaints."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill proposes to update Minnesota's Human Rights Act by including political affiliation as a protected class under section 363A.06.",
"modified": [
"Expanded definitions and protections against discrimination to include political affiliation."
]
},
"citation": "363A.06"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification on who can file a complaint based on political discrimination."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Additional guidance and references to existing discriminatory practices procedures are outlined with the inclusion of political affiliation.",
"modified": [
"Procedures for filing complaints expanded to include political affiliation discrimination cases."
]
},
"citation": "363A.28"
}
]