Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota HF3540: Protection for veterans provided in the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Status: In committee, May 12, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to human rights; providing protection for veterans in the Minnesota Human Rights Act; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 363A.02, subdivision 1; 363A.03, by adding a subdivision; 363A.08, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 363A.09, subdivisions 1, 2; 363A.11, subdivision 1; 363A.12, subdivision 1; 363A.13, subdivision 2; 363A.20, by adding a subdivision.
From the engrossed text, February 26, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to human rights; providing protection for veterans in the Minnesota Human Rights Act; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 363A.02, subdivision 1; 363A.03, by adding a subdivision; 363A.08, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 363A.09, subdivisions 1, 2; 363A.11, subdivision 1; 363A.12, subdivision 1; 363A.13, subdivision 2; 363A.20, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 363A.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Freedom from discrimination. (a) It is the public policy of this state to secure for persons in this state, freedom from discrimination: (1) in employment because of one or more of the following: race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status,new text begin [ADDED: veteran or military status,] new text end disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, familial status, and age; (2) in housing and real property because of one or more of the following: race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status,new text begin [ADDED: veteran or military status,] new text end disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, and familial status; (3) in public accommodations because of one or more of the following: race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,new text begin [ (4) in public services because of one or more …
Sponsors
- Matt Bliss (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Author stricken Xiong
- : Author stricken Rehrauer
- : Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
- : Author added Rehrauer
- : Introduction and first reading, referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Common questions
- What is HF3540?
- HF3540 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Protection for veterans provided in the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
- What does HF3540 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to human rights; providing protection for veterans in the Minnesota Human Rights Act; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 363A.02, subdivision 1; 363A.03, by adding a subdivision; 363A.08, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 363A.09, subdivisions 1, 2; 363A.11, subdivision 1; 363A.12, subdivision 1; 363A.13, subdivision 2; 363A.20, by adding a subdivision.
- What is the status of HF3540?
- In committee as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Author stricken Xiong (May 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF3540?
- Matt Bliss (R).
- Where is the official record for HF3540?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF3540&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house
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