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MN SF1886

MN SF1886
Human rights act sections that allow for discrimination based on sexual orientation removal authorization and separate definition of gender identity creation


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Introduced
02/20/2023
In Committee
03/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to human rights; creating a separate definition for gender identity; removing certain sections in the human rights act that allow for discrimination based on sexual orientation; making conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 363A.02, subdivision 1; 363A.03, subdivisions 23, 44, by adding a subdivision; 363A.04; 363A.06, subdivision 1; 363A.07, subdivision 2; 363A.08, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 363A.09, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 363A.11, subdivision 1; 363A.12, subdivision 1; 363A.13, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 363A.16, subdivision 1; 363A.17; 363A.21, subdivision 1; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 363A.20, subdivision 3; 363A.27.

AI Summary

This bill creates a separate definition for "gender identity" in the Minnesota Human Rights Act and removes certain sections that allow for discrimination based on sexual orientation. Specifically, it amends various provisions in the Act to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, and other areas on the basis of gender identity, in addition to existing protections for race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, and other characteristics. The bill also repeals sections that previously allowed certain exemptions from the Act's non-discrimination requirements based on sexual orientation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Second reading (on 03/02/2023)

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