Bill > HF2956

This bill removes the existing $500 cap on attorney fees and punitive damages for civil actions related to discrimination in places of public accommodation. Currently, Minnesota law limits the amount of damages and attorney fees that can be awarded in such cases to $500, but this bill would eliminate those restrictions. By removing these caps, the legislation allows courts more flexibility to award appropriate compensation and legal fees to individuals who have experienced discrimination. This change could potentially provide greater legal recourse and financial remedies for people who have been discriminated against in public spaces, such as businesses, restaurants, or other venues open to the public. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 604.12, subdivision 3, which deals with civil causes of action for discrimination, and represents a significant modification to the state's existing civil rights enforcement mechanisms.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2956&ssn=0&y=2025