This bill amends the Minnesota Human Rights Act to provide explicit protections for veterans and individuals with military status against discrimination in various areas, including employment, housing, public accommodations, and education. Key amendments include the insertion of "veteran or military status" into several sections of the law, ensuring that discrimination based on this status is treated similarly to other protected categories such as race, gender identity, and disability. Specifically, the bill modifies sections 363A.02, 363A.03, 363A.08, 363A.09, 363A.11, 363A.12, and 363A.13 to include this new protected status, thereby broadening the scope of the law to encompass veterans.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new subdivision in section 363A.20, clarifying that the provisions of the Human Rights Act do not supersede any existing laws that provide preferential treatment to veterans. This ensures that veterans' rights are upheld and recognized within the broader context of human rights protections in Minnesota. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding discrimination and enhance the protections afforded to veterans in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 363A.02, 363A.03, 363A.08, 363A.09, 363A.11, 363A.12, 363A.13, 363A.20
1st Engrossment: 363A.02, 363A.03, 363A.08, 363A.09, 363A.11, 363A.12, 363A.13, 363A.20