The bill S.F. No. 2097 aims to prohibit discrimination based on a tenant's source of income in housing in Minnesota. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 363A.09, by adding a new subdivision that prevents landlords from discriminating against tenants or prospective tenants who use federal, state, or local rental assistance programs, including housing choice vouchers or other forms of public aid to help pay rent.

Under this bill: - Landlords cannot refuse to rent to a tenant solely because they use rental assistance or housing vouchers.
- Landlords cannot deny tenants or prospective tenants the opportunity to view or apply for a rental unit based on their participation in such programs.
- Landlords cannot advertise that they will not accept tenants who use rental assistance or housing vouchers.

This legislation seeks to promote fair housing opportunities and ensure that individuals who rely on housing assistance are not unfairly excluded from rental housing.