Committee lays over bill to add veteran status to Minnesota Human Rights Act

Mar 12, 2026

HF 3540, as amended, would add veteran and military status as a protected class under the Minnesota Human Rights Act; state veterans and military officials testified it would align Minnesota with other states and asked lawmakers to ensure reservists and National Guard service are covered and to address related education protections.

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House File 3540, considered March 12 by the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee, would add veteran and military status to the Minnesota Human Rights Act as a protected characteristic.

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