Conduct deemed discriminatory by a place of public accommodation clarification

SF 3437 clarifies what constitutes disability discrimination by public accommodations in Minnesota. It specifically adds that denying closed-captioning for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals when TV services are provided, and failing to provide accessible medical equipment (like adjustable exam tables, transfer boards, or lifts) for people with mobility disabilities, are discriminatory practices. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes §363A.11 to explicitly include these examples under existing prohibitions against discrimination. It directly affects businesses, hospitals, and other public accommodations that serve the public. The law aims to make clear the specific requirements for accessibility under current disability rights protections.