MinnesotaProposal would recognize disability accommodations in discrimination protections
The proposal would recognize accommodations as a way for people with disabilities to take part in work, housing, public services, and other protected areas.
What it does
The proposal would say accommodations help people with disabilities take part in protected areas. It also says failing to engage in the accommodation process may be discriminatory.
Argument forPeople with disabilities could have clearer recognition that discussing accommodations may help them take part in protected areas of daily life.
Argument againstBecause the text gives no details about the accommodation process, people and organizations could be unsure when not engaging in it may count as discrimination.
More detail
The proposal would say accommodations help people with disabilities take part in protected areas, and that failing to engage in the accommodation process may be discriminatory. The statement covers employment, housing and property, public accommodations, public services, and education. Failure to engage in the process may be discriminatory; the text does not say every failure is discrimination.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 13Author stricken DavidsLatest
- May 13Author stricken Allen
- Apr 30HF indefinitely postponed
- Apr 30Bills not identical, SF substituted on General Register
- Apr 28Referred to Chief Clerk for comparison with SF3210Minor
- Mar 12Authors added Repinski, Reyer, and Xiong
- Mar 9Authors added Freiberg and Fischer
- Mar 9Second readingMinor
- Mar 9Committee report, to adopt as amendedMinor
- Mar 5Author added Moller
- 2025
- Apr 21Author added Kraft
- Mar 24Authors added Hudson and Rehrauer
- Mar 20Authors added Schomacker and Pursell
- Mar 17Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil LawIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingDisability Rights