Minnesota Human Rights Act
The Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) is the state law prohibiting discrimination in Minnesota and is enforced by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR).
It is one of the strongest civil rights laws in the country.
The state law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services, education, credit, and business based on protected class, such as: race, religion, disability, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Use the links below to navigate directly to a section of the Minnesota Human Rights Act on the Office of Revisor of Statutes' website.
General Provisions
- 363A.01 Citation
- 363A.02 Public Policy
- 363A.03 Definitions
- 363A.04 Construction and Exclusivity
- 363A.05 Department of Human Rights
- 363A.06 Powers and Duties of Commissioner
- 363A.07 Local Commissions
Unfair Discriminatory Practices
- 363A.08 Unfair Discriminatory Practices Relating to Employment or Unfair Employment Practice
- 363A.09 Unfair Discriminatory Practices Relating to Real Property
- 363A.10 Real Property; Disability Discrimination
- 363A.11 Public Accommodations
- 363A.12 Public Services
- 363A.13 Educational Institution
- 363A.14 Aiding and Abetting and Obstruction
- 363A.15 Reprisals
- 363A.16 Credit Discrimination
- 363A.17 Business Discrimination
- 363A.18 [Reserved]
- 363A.19 Discrimination Against Blind, Deaf, or Other Persons with Physical or Sensory Disabilities Prohibited
Exemptions to Unfair Discriminatory Practices
- 363A.20 Exemption Based On Employment
- 363A.21 Exemption Based On Real Property
- 363A.22 Exemption Based On Familial Status In Housing
- 363A.23 Exemption Based On Education
- 363A.24 Exemption Based On Public Accommodations
- 363A.25 Exemption Based On Disability
- 363A.26 Exemption Based On Religious Association
Legal Proceedings and Actions
- 363A.27 Construction of Law
- 363A.28 Grievances
- 363A.29 Hearings
- 363A.30 District Court, Review Orders of Panel or Examiner; Enforcement; Misdemeanor
- 363A.31 Limitations On Waiver
- 363A.32 Department Attorney
- 363A.33 Court Actions, Suits By Private Parties, Intervention, District Court Jurisdiction, Attorney's Fees, and Costs
- 363A.34 Notice of Appeal to Commissioner
- 363A.35 Access to Case Files
Compliance Requirements
- 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance For Public Contracts
- 363A.37 Certificates of Compliance
- 363A.38 Manufactured Home Parks
- 363A.39 Affirmative Marketing Regulations
- 363A.40 Rental Housing Priority; Accessible Units
- 363A.41 Criminal Code; Effect
- 363A.42 Public Records; Accessibility
- 363A.43 Continuing Education; Accessibility
- 363A.44 Equal Pay Certificate
Minnesota Administrative Rules
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