MN HF3640

Adds "public assistance program" to Minnesota's fair housing discrimination protections, defined as federal, state, or local assistance including rental assistance, rent supplements, and housing choice vouchers.

Prohibits property owners, lessees, managing agents, and real estate brokers from refusing to sell, rent, or lease property based on a person's "status with regard to public assistance" or "participation in or requirements of a public assistance program."

Extends discrimination protections to prevent denying housing or imposing different terms and conditions based on public assistance status or participation in public assistance programs.

Prohibits advertisements, applications, records, or inquiries that express any limitation or discrimination related to public assistance status or public assistance program participation in real property transactions.

Maintains existing exceptions allowing reasonable rules to protect the safety of minors and adults-only housing advertisements where permitted under familial status provisions.