MN HF89

Establishes civil immunity for program administrators and volunteers participating in the "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" program who provide services to active or reserve service members and their families, protecting them from damages claims except in cases of willful, wanton, or reckless conduct.

Defines covered "services" as voluntary assistance related to home maintenance, transportation, health, personal finances, or similar needs provided before, during, or after a service member's mobilization or deployment for a contingency operation.

Provides reciprocal immunity for service members or family members receiving services, preventing them from being held liable for damages incurred by volunteers except for willful, wanton, or reckless acts.

Excludes from immunity protection: services covered by insurance policies, services provided as regular paid employment, and uninsured professional services unless the provider gives written notice to the program and recipient beforehand.

Adds "military service status" as a protected class under Minnesota's business discrimination statute, prohibiting businesses from refusing service or discriminating in contract terms based on a person's military service status unless there is a legitimate business purpose.