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HF 3799

Provision on accommodation discrimination added to the human rights act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kim Hicks

Minnesota bill expands Human Rights Act to explicitly prohibit discrimination in accommodations access, creating new civil rights protections and enforcement provisions.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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Bill Summary · HF 3799

Legislative bill overview

HF 3799 expands Minnesota's Human Rights Act to include protections against discrimination in accommodations. The bill adds accommodation-related discrimination as a prohibited practice, extending civil rights protections to a new category of potential discrimination claims.

Why is this important

This change would create a legal remedy for individuals who experience discrimination in accessing lodging, hotels, or similar accommodations—an area that may currently lack explicit statutory protection under state human rights law. The expansion could address gaps in civil rights enforcement and provide clearer standards for public accommodations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope definition: Unclear what specific accommodations qualify (hotels only, or also rental housing, B&Bs, RVs, etc.) and how broadly "discrimination" is defined
  • Business impact: Questions about compliance costs and administrative burden on accommodation providers, particularly small businesses
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Uncertainty about enforcement procedures, penalties, and whether this creates overlaps with existing federal fair housing or public accommodations laws (Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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