Certain use of artificial intelligence prohibition provision
This bill adds a new provision to Minnesota's employment laws that prohibits employers from using artificial intelligence systems in ways that discriminate against job applicants or employees based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation. It defines artificial intelligence as machine-based systems that generate predictions, content, or decisions that can influence employment environments. The law requires employers to notify applicants and employees when AI is being used for hiring, promotion, or other employment decisions, and it classifies discriminatory AI use as an unfair employment practice. This change directly affects employers in Minnesota who use AI tools in their recruitment and personnel management processes.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Mar 18, 2026
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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Erin Maye Quade
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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