Statute of limitations for actions under the Minnesota Human Rights Act modification

This bill extends the time limit for filing discrimination claims under Minnesota's Human Rights Act from one year to ten years after the alleged discriminatory incident occurs. It directly affects individuals who believe they have been discriminated against in employment, housing, or public accommodations by allowing them more time to seek legal remedies. The law also pauses this ten-year clock when parties engage in voluntary dispute resolution processes like mediation or arbitration, preventing the deadline from expiring while they attempt to resolve the issue outside of court. Additionally, the bill requires parties participating in these alternative dispute processes to notify the state department and each other about their involvement and the dates the process began and ended.