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MN SF2886
Bill
Status
3/17/2016
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Goodwin
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AI Summary
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Extends statute of limitations for minor children filing Human Rights Act claims to 12 months after the minor reaches age 18, replacing the standard one-year limit from the date of occurrence.
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Applies the extended deadline to claims filed with local commissions, the commissioner, or as civil actions under Minnesota Statutes 363A.07 and 363A.28.
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Adds new provision allowing discrimination claims to survive for the benefit of the charging party's estate if the charging party dies during investigation or conciliation proceedings.
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Maintains existing rules suspending the one-year limitation period when parties voluntarily engage in dispute resolution processes including arbitration, mediation, or grievance procedures.
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Preserves requirement that EEOC filings are deemed simultaneously filed with the Department of Human Rights.
Legislative Description
Minor children filing under the human rights act statute of limitations extension
Last Action
Second reading
3/24/2016