This bill amends the Minnesota Human Rights Act by significantly extending the statute of limitations for filing claims of unfair discriminatory practices. Specifically, it changes the time frame for bringing such claims from one year to ten years. This extension applies to claims filed as civil actions, as well as those filed with local commissions or the commissioner.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions regarding the tolling of the statute of limitations when parties are engaged in dispute resolution processes related to claims of unlawful discrimination. If a potential respondent participates in such a process before a charge is filed or a civil action is initiated, they must notify the relevant parties in writing. Failure to provide this notification will bar the respondent from claiming that the statute of limitations has expired unless ten years have passed.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 363A.28