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MN SF2886

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Goodwin

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Applies the extended deadline to claims filed with local commissions, the commissioner, or as civil actions under Minnesota Statutes 363A.07 and 363A.28.

  • 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.

  • Maintains existing rules suspending the one-year limitation period when parties voluntarily engage in dispute resolution processes including arbitration, mediation, or grievance procedures.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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