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HF 2956

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/01/2025 11:24 a.m.

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A bill for an act
relating to civil actions; removing cap on reasonable attorney fees and punitive
damages for certain actions in places of public accommodation alleging
discrimination; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 604.12, subdivision
3.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 604.12, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Civil cause of action.

A person injured by a violation of subdivision 2 may
bring an action for actual damages, punitive damages under sections 549.191 and 549.20
deleted text begin in an amount not to exceed $500deleted text end , injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney fees deleted text begin in an amount
not to exceed $500
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