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Introduced
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to human rights; making changes to the Minnesota Human Rights Act; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 363A.20, subdivision 2; 363A.26.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Minnesota Human Rights Act to include gender identity as a protected characteristic alongside religion and sexual orientation. Specifically, it allows religious or fraternal organizations to make employment decisions based on religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity when it is a bona fide occupational qualification. Additionally, the bill exempts religious associations, corporations, and societies from prohibitions on discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in matters related to education, employment, housing, and use of facilities, as long as the activities are related to the organization's religious and educational purposes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Author added Mathews (on 03/21/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3848&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3848&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2024&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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