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MN SF2584

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kari Dziedzic

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Requires state and local building inspection reports for places of public accommodation to notify recipients when accessibility compliance assessment is not included and refer them to the State Council on Disability website for accessibility information.

  • Establishes a pre-litigation notice requirement for attorney-represented parties alleging accessibility violations where the remedy is easily accomplishable, specifying the barrier location, citing applicable law, and allowing at least 30 days to respond.

  • Prevents filing or pursuing civil actions for 60 days after notice if the defendant produces a certified professional's audit finding no violation or removes the barrier in compliance, or if parties agree on an extended removal deadline.

  • Entitles plaintiffs to reasonable attorney fees for providing notice and investigating the validity of accessibility claims.

  • Suspends the one-year statute of limitations for disability discrimination claims during voluntary dispute resolution processes and during the notice and response period for architectural barrier claims.

Legislative Description

Disability discrimination claims related to architectural barriers requirements establishment; building inspection reports notices requirement

Last Action

HF substituted on General Orders HF2955

5/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration5/10/2016
Judiciary3/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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