MN HF2992

Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 363A.02, subdivision 1 to update the state's human rights policy and protected classes.

Adds "activity or membership on a local commission" as a protected basis in employment discrimination cases.

Expands housing discrimination protections to include "familial status" as a protected class.

Adds new protected categories in credit discrimination (race, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, and status with regard to public assistance) and business discrimination (race, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, and disability).

Clarifies that nothing in the chapter restricts implementation of positive action programs to combat discrimination.