SF 3607 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Notice requirements provision under the Human Rights Act

SF 3607 requires employers to post accessible printed materials outlining workers' rights under Minnesota's Human Rights Act, including how to file complaints or sue for violations. It also mandates school districts to post annual website notices about student rights, coordinator contact details, and civil rights education resources for parents and students. Both provisions emphasize using plain language and encourage proactive efforts to prevent discrimination. The bill directly affects all Minnesota employers and public school districts, adding specific notice obligations to existing human rights protections. It does not change substantive rights but standardizes how rights information is communicated to workers and students.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 5 edits · Mar 9, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was amended from its original introduction to its first engrossment version, shifting the focus from requiring employers to post specific printed materials about human rights to requiring the state commissioner to create and distribute a standardized educational poster. The original text detailing specific posting requirements for employers and schools was removed, while a new effective date of July 1, 2027, was added.

Scope change

The scope of the bill changed from imposing direct posting obligations on employers and school districts to establishing a state-led process for creating and distributing notice materials, which employers must then display.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement for employers to create and maintain their own printed materials outlining individual rights under the Human Rights Act.

Added a requirement for the commissioner to consult with the commissioner of labor and industry to create and distribute an educational poster in English and the five most common languages spoken in Minnesota.

Modified the posting requirement so employers must now keep the state-created poster posted in a customary location for employee notices, rather than creating their own materials.

REMOVED

Removed the requirement for school districts to inform students and parents of their rights by posting notices on district websites before each school year.

TIMELINE

Added an effective date of July 1, 2027, for the new provisions.

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Committee

Mar 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Comm report: To pass

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety

upper

Mar 4, 2026

Committee

Comm report: No recommendation, re-referred to Labor

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Introduced

Introduction and first reading

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor