Bill > SF2097

This bill amends Minnesota's human rights law to prohibit source of income discrimination in housing by adding new protections for tenants who use government rental assistance. Specifically, the bill prevents landlords from discriminating against tenants who receive federal, state, or local rental assistance, including housing choice vouchers (commonly known as Section 8 vouchers). Landlords are prohibited from denying rental unit viewings or applications, refusing to rent to tenants using such assistance, or advertising that they will not rent to tenants who use public rental assistance programs. This legislation aims to increase housing access for low-income individuals and families by ensuring they are not unfairly excluded from rental opportunities based on their source of income. The bill represents an expansion of tenant protections under Minnesota's existing anti-discrimination housing laws, making it illegal for landlords to reject potential tenants solely because they rely on government housing support.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2097&ssn=0&y=2025