Human rights law provided, and civil penalties and other remedies provided.

This bill updates Minnesota's human rights law to explicitly include gender identity and familial status as protected categories in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It expands the legal definition of disability to cover episodic conditions and clarifies that harassment constitutes discrimination based on sex. The legislation also strengthens enforcement mechanisms by extending the deadline for filing civil lawsuits to 90 days, allowing for tolling of time limits during mediation, and permitting the state to seek civil penalties and punitive damages against violators. Additionally, the bill clarifies protections for individuals with disabilities who use service animals in public places and outlines specific remedies for victims of discrimination in employment and housing.