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MN SF3002

MN SF3002
Gender specific accommodations of the human rights act provisions modifications


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Introduced
03/21/2016
In Committee
03/21/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2016

Introduced Session

89th Legislature 2015-2016

Bill Summary

Gender specific accommodations of the human rights act provisions modifications

AI Summary

This bill modifies provisions of Minnesota's Human Rights Act concerning gender-specific accommodations, primarily by defining "sex" as either male or female as biologically defined and stating that this biological definition shall not be overridden by claims of nontraditional identity or "sexual orientation" when it comes to privacy in facilities like restrooms, locker rooms, and dressing rooms. Specifically, it amends existing law to clarify that the protections related to sexual orientation do not apply to these types of facilities in employment settings, and it adds new provisions that prohibit employers, public schools, and universities from allowing access to these facilities on any basis other than biological sex, with exceptions for single-occupancy facilities, minors accompanied by an adult guardian, individuals with disabilities and their caretakers, and in emergency situations.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary (on 03/21/2016)

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