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 the definitions of discrimination in employment practices, housing, public services, and public accommodations. The bill also introduces a new subdivision defining "veteran or military status" and clarifies that nothing in the chapter will supersede existing laws that provide preferential treatment to veterans.

In addition to the new protections, the bill modifies existing language in several sections of the Minnesota Statutes to ensure that veterans are included among those protected from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, and age. The amendments aim to strengthen the legal framework surrounding human rights in Minnesota, ensuring that veterans are recognized and protected in the same manner as other historically marginalized groups.

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