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This bill amends the Human Rights Act in Minnesota to change how "disparate impact" is handled, which refers to practices that, even without intending to discriminate, actually or predictably result in a negative effect on a protected group or perpetuate segregation, particularly in housing. The bill clarifies that a practice can be found to have a discriminatory effect if it has a disparate impact on a protected class or contributes to segregated housing patterns. It also specifies that a disparate impact can be demonstrated even if a practice hasn't been fully implemented yet, and that a single person can bring a claim if they are injured by such a practice. Furthermore, if a group of policies or practices is shown to cause a disparate impact, the person bringing the action doesn't need to pinpoint the exact policy causing the issue. Importantly, practices with a discriminatory effect can still be considered lawful if they are necessary to achieve a substantial, legitimate, and nondiscriminatory purpose, and no less discriminatory alternative exists. The bill also specifically addresses the use of artificial intelligence, stating that its use has a discriminatory effect if it results in a disparate impact or contributes to segregated housing patterns.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3662/