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MN SF2490

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Hayden

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Defines "financial institution" to include banks, savings banks, credit unions, trust companies, and regulated lenders under chapter 56 located in Minnesota.

  • Prohibits financial institutions from refusing services to customers based on race, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or sex.

  • Specifies that service refusals include denying account opening or closing existing accounts.

  • Requires financial institutions to provide written reasons for service denials within 10 working days of a customer's written request made within 30 days of denial.

  • Mandates financial institutions specify which state or federal law required the service refusal, if applicable.

Legislative Description

Banking discrimination prohibition provisions modifications

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2016

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