Bill > HF2855

This bill amends the Minnesota Human Rights Act by extending the statute of limitations for filing discrimination claims from one year to ten years. Under the proposed changes, individuals alleging unfair discriminatory practices would have ten years from the occurrence of the discriminatory practice to file a civil action, submit a charge to a local commission, or file a charge with the commissioner. The bill also preserves existing provisions that suspend the limitation period during voluntary dispute resolution processes, such as arbitration, mediation, or conciliation. During such processes, the respondent must notify the department and the charging party about the start and end dates of the dispute resolution. If a respondent fails to provide this notification, they cannot use the statute of limitations as a defense unless ten years plus the suspension period have passed. Additionally, the bill maintains the existing suspension of the limitation period during any applicable time periods where a civil action cannot be brought. This change provides individuals with a longer timeframe to seek legal recourse for alleged discriminatory practices, potentially offering more opportunities for justice and addressing discrimination.

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