This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 363A.02, subdivision 1, to enhance protections against discrimination by explicitly including disability accommodations as a critical aspect of these protections. The bill outlines the public policy of the state to secure freedom from discrimination in various areas, including employment, housing, public accommodations, public services, and education, based on a range of characteristics such as race, gender identity, and disability.

A significant addition to the existing law is the insertion of language that emphasizes the importance of accommodations for individuals with disabilities, stating that these accommodations enable full participation in all areas of protection from discrimination. Furthermore, the bill highlights that failing to engage in the process of determining necessary accommodations may constitute discrimination, thereby reinforcing the obligation to support individuals with disabilities in accessing their rights.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 363A.19
1st Engrossment: 363A.02