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SF2756 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Disability discrimination by programs or activities receiving state financial assistance prohibition provision

Related bill: HF2711

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The primary aim of this bill is to combat disability discrimination in programs or activities that receive financial assistance from the state of Minnesota. By targeting programs with state funding, the bill seeks to ensure that those with disabilities have equal opportunities and are protected from unfair treatment.

Main Provisions

  • Amendment to Existing Law: This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes, specifically section 363A.03 subdivision 48, by expanding the definition of "unfair discriminatory practice." The revised definition will encompass discriminatory actions in state-funded programs and activities, explicitly including practices involving individuals with disabilities.
  • Proposing New Legislation: The bill introduces new provisions within Minnesota Statutes chapter 363A. This addition aims to reinforce the state's commitment to human rights by explicitly prohibiting disability discrimination in state-supported programs and activities.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Inclusion of Disability Discrimination in Definition: By amending the definition of "unfair discriminatory practice," the bill broadens the scope of what constitutes discrimination to explicitly include disability discrimination. This change mandates that programs receiving state financial aid must not engage in practices that discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

Relevant Terms

  • Disability discrimination
  • State financial assistance
  • Human rights
  • Unfair discriminatory practice
  • Minnesota Statutes chapter 363A

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 363A.03, subdivision 48 to address unfair discriminatory practices in programs receiving state financial assistance.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the definition and scope of 'unfair discriminatory practice' in programs receiving state financial assistance."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "363A.03",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 48"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References unfair discriminatory practices specific to the section governing these practices in broader human rights law.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "363A.08",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Includes reference to additional discriminatory practice regulations within existing statutes.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "363A.19",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced as part of the broader set of statutes defining unfair discriminatory practices.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "363A.195",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References a specific subdivision detailing enforcement mechanisms for discriminatory practice laws.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "363A.28",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 10"
  }
]

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