2026 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)
DISCRIMINATION
See also CIVIL RIGHTS
Affirmative action programs, see AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS
Age discrimination
Dwellings, see Discrimination under DWELLINGS
Employment, see Unfair discriminatory practices under LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.81
Health maintenance organizations, Minn. Statutes 2026 62D.095
Human Rights Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.20
Real property, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.02
State employee suits, waiver of state immunity, Minn. Statutes 2026 1.05
Unfair discriminatory practices, see same under this topic
Aiding and abetting, unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.14
Alcohol and drug counselors, Minn. Statutes 2026 148F.165, 148F.17
Alcoholic beverages
Retail licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 340A.410
Sales, Minn. Statutes 2026 340A.307
Armed forces members
Discrimination against, Minn. Statutes 2026 192.32, 192.34
Family of service member, unpaid leave requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 192.325
Reserve members, discrimination against, employment, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.535
Veterans preference, Minn. Statutes 2026 197.4551
Asbestos abatement workers, discrimination against, Minn. Statutes 2026 326.81
Athletic programs, schools and public services, discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.04
Background checks, unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.08
Beer brewers, Minn. Statutes 2026 325B.12
Bias crimes, see BIAS CRIMES
Blind persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 256C.01
Bloodborne pathogens, facilities, admissions of source individuals, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.7408
Boarding and lodging houses, guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2026 327.73
Clubs, liquor license restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2026 340A.410
Coercion, unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.14
Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.29, 363A.30
Conveyances, discriminatory provisions restricting conveyance of real property, Minn. Statutes 2026 507.18
Cosmetology schools, Minn. Statutes 2026 155A.30
County officers and employees, duties regarding
Personnel administration departments, Minn. Statutes 2026 375.60
Personnel board of appeals, Minn. Statutes 2026 375.66
Crimes motivated by bias, assault, maximum sentence, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.2233
Cultural discrimination, bail evaluations, training for court personnel, racial and cultural neutrality, Minn. Statutes 2026 480.30
Damages, unfair discrimination practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.33
Definitions, Human Rights Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.03
Disabled persons, see Discrimination under DISABLED PERSONS
Discrimination against employees
Dakota County, Minn. Statutes 2026 383D.25, 383D.31
Discriminatory discharge, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.4196, 182.654, 182.669, 363A.08
Drivers' licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.066
Drug and alcohol testing, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.953
Enhanced drivers licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.066
Enhanced Minnesota identification cards, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.068
Health care standards violations reports, employer violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.932
Hiring, convicted persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 45.027, 364.01 to 364.10
Isolation or quarantine, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.4196
Legislators as employees, Minn. Statutes 2026 3.083
Minimum wage violation complaints, lawsuits, or testimony, Minn. Statutes 2026 177.32
Minnesota identification cards, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.068
Occupational safety and health, Minn. Statutes 2026 182.654, 182.659, 182.669
Remedies, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.33
Saint Louis County civil service, Minn. Statutes 2026 383C.034
State employee suits, waiver of state immunity, Minn. Statutes 2026 1.05
State employees reporting contract law violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 16C.045
Unfair labor practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 1.05, 179.12
Wages
Comparable worth, see COMPARABLE WORTH
Equal pay for equal work, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.66 to 181.71
Displaced families, low-income housing, Minn. Statutes 2026 469.020
English learners, programs for, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.64
Evidence, comparable worth, Minn. Statutes 2026 471.997
Farm equipment dealerships, discontinuation, price discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.063
Farm products, unfair trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 17.696
Farm products dealers, price discrimination, purchases, Minn. Statutes 2026 27.19
Fines, unfair discrimination practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.29, 363A.33
Food and beverage establishments, motorcyclists, Minn. Statutes 2026 604.12
Furnished apartment houses, guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2026 327.73
Gender identity discrimination
Businesses, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.17
Credit, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.16
Education, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.13
Employment agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.08, 363A.15
Housing, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.21
Labor organizations, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.15
Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.02
Public accommodations, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.11
Public services, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.12
Real property, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.09
Genetic Discrimination Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 72A.139
Grievances, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.28
Gross misdemeanor, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.79
Harassment, see HARASSMENT
Health care providers, anti-racism and implicit bias training, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.1461
Health maintenance organizations, Minn. Statutes 2026 62D.095
Health plan companies, prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2026 146.15
Heavy and utility equipment, price discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.0682
Hennepin County employees, Minn. Statutes 2026 480.181
Hospitals, admissions, source individuals, bloodborne pathogens, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.7402
Hotels
Guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2026 327.73
Motorcyclists, Minn. Statutes 2026 604.12
Household goods warehouse operators, rate discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2026 231.14
Housing projects, displaced families, discrimination against, Minn. Statutes 2026 469.020
Human Rights Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.06
Human rights law, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.04
Implicit bias, continuing education, hospitals, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.1461
Insurance, see Discrimination under INSURANCE
Insurance companies, Minn. Statutes 2026 72A.20, 363A.09
Jury selection, Minn. Statutes 2026 593.32
Juvenile courts, disproportionate minority contact, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.002
Lawsuits
Burden of proof, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.03, 363A.25
Charges, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.28
Comparable worth, reports, evidence, Minn. Statutes 2026 43A.05
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.33
Job evaluations, results, evidence, Minn. Statutes 2026 43A.05
Motorcyclists, places of public accommodation, Minn. Statutes 2026 604.12
Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.07, 363A.33
Respondents, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.28
State employees, employment discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2026 1.05
Withdrawal from local commission, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.07
Lead (mineral), enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.9509
Legislative agencies, contracts and agreements, discrimination against Israel, Minn. Statutes 2026 3.226, 3.227
Licensing boards, Minn. Statutes 2026 146.15
Life insurance companies, see under LIFE INSURANCE
Liquor licenses, alcoholic beverages, Minn. Statutes 2026 340A.307, 340A.410
Local commissions, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.03, 363A.07
Locality discrimination
Oil sales, Minn. Statutes 2026 325D.03, 325D.04, 325D.67
Unfair Discrimination and Competition Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 325D.01 to 325D.07
Manufactured home parks, violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 327C.095, 327C.15
Married women, credit cards, Minn. Statutes 2026 325G.041
Medical cannabis patient registry program, participant rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 342.57
Motor vehicle insurance, Minn. Statutes 2026 72A.20
Motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, or branches, Minn. Statutes 2026 80E.13
Motorcyclists, places of public accommodation, denial of access, Minn. Statutes 2026 604.12
National Guard members, discrimination against
Employment, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.535, 192.34
Public accommodations or services, Minn. Statutes 2026 192.34
Nursing facilities, medical assistance
Admissions, Minn. Statutes 2026 256R.04
Private paying residents, rate equity, Minn. Statutes 2026 256R.06
Obstruction (legal), unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.14
Occupational safety and health, discrimination against employees, Minn. Statutes 2026 182.654, 182.659, 182.669
Oil sales, locality discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2026 325D.03, 325D.04, 325D.67
Ombudsman for long-term care, complainants to, discrimination or retaliation against, Minn. Statutes 2026 256.9742
Outdoor advertising, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.23 to 325E.25
Outpatient surgical centers, admissions, source individuals, bloodborne pathogens, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.7402
Peace officers, crisis response, conflict management, and cultural diversity training, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.8469
Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.02
Pregnant and postpartum women, health care providers, Anti-racism and implicit bias training, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.1461
Prevention, see Violence prevention under CURRICULUM
Price discrimination
Beer brewers, Minn. Statutes 2026 325B.12
Farm equipment dealerships, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.063
Farm products dealers, Minn. Statutes 2026 27.19
Generally, see PRICE FIXING
Heavy and utility equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.0682
Unfair trade practices, see UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
Programs to lessen effect, Indian Affairs Council, Minn. Statutes 2026 3.922
Property insurance, FAIR plan, Minn. Statutes 2026 15A.086, 65A.31 to 65A.42
Public contracts, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.59
Public defense corporations, Minn. Statutes 2026 611.216
Public employees, unfair labor practice, Minn. Statutes 2026 179A.13
Public grain warehouse operators, Minn. Statutes 2026 232.23
Public information and education programs, Human Rights Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.06
Public schools, see Discrimination under SCHOOLS (K-12)
Public services
Athletic programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.04
Unfair discriminatory practices, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.12
Race discrimination, see Discrimination under RACE
Real estate brokers and agents, antidiscrimination laws, continuing education, Minn. Statutes 2026 82.61
Redevelopment projects, Minn. Statutes 2026 469.029
Religious discrimination, see Discrimination under RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
Research, Human Rights Department, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.06
Resorts
Guests, ejection or refusal of admission, Minn. Statutes 2026 327.73
Motorcyclists, Minn. Statutes 2026 604.12
Saint Louis County, civil service tests, screening, Minn. Statutes 2026 383C.04
Sanitariums, admissions, source individuals, bloodborne pathogens, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.7402
Service animals, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.19
Sex discrimination
American Indian language programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 124D.74
Antitrust Law, Minn. Statutes 2026 325D.53
Athletic programs, schools and public services, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.04
Bias-motivated assault, maximum sentence, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.2233
Businesses, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.17
Comprehensive health insurance plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 62E.08
Credit, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.16
Education, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.13
Employment agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.08, 363A.15
Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.21
Golf courses, Minn. Statutes 2026 273.112
Health maintenance organizations, Minn. Statutes 2026 62D.095
Labor organizations, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.15
Public accommodations, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.11
Public services, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.12
Real property, see Discrimination under REAL PROPERTY
Unions, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.08
Wage discrimination based on sex, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.66 to 181.71
Sexual, religious, and racial harassment, schools, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.03
Sexual orientation discrimination, Human Rights Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.21
Special education, procedural safeguards, Minn. Statutes 2026 125A.08
State agencies, contracts and agreements, against Israel
Certification of compliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 16C.06
Prohibition, Minn. Statutes 2026 16C.053
State employees, employment discrimination, waiver of state immunity, Minn. Statutes 2026 1.05
Telecommunications carriers, service or rate discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2026 237.74
Telephone companies, see Discrimination under TELEPHONE COMPANIES
Trade practices
Attorney general, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 8.31, 17.944
Injunctions, Minn. Statutes 2026 325D.072
Lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2026 325D.072
Restraint of trade, Minn. Statutes 2026 325D.53
Unfair Discrimination and Competition Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 325D.01 to 325D.07
Violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 325D.071
Unfair discriminatory practices
Age, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.08, 363A.20
Background checks, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.08
Businesses, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.17
Defenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.11, 363A.25
Direct threat, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.11
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.28, 363A.29
Public accommodations, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.11
Public information and education programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.06
Referral to local human rights commissions, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.07
Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.07
Sexual orientation, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.21
Teachers, discharge or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2026 122A.40, 122A.41
Unions, legislators, discrimination against, Minn. Statutes 2026 3.083
Wage discrimination
Comparable worth, see COMPARABLE WORTH
Equal pay for equal work, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.66 to 181.71
Workers' compensation insurance
Disabled persons, rate discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2026 176.201
Dividend rates, Minn. Statutes 2026 79.074