HF3670 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Definition of sexual orientation modified for purposes of the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Related bill: SF3776
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- This bill aims to modify how sexual orientation is defined for protections under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Main Provisions
- It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 363A.03, subdivision 44, to define sexual orientation as: “to whom someone is or is perceived of as being emotionally physically or sexually attracted to based on sex or gender identity.”
- The definition explicitly allows attraction to men, women, both, neither, or to people who are genderqueer, androgynous, or have other gender identities.
- It clarifies that sexual orientation does not include a physical or sexual attraction to children by an adult.
- The language includes both actual and perceived attractions, acknowledging how someone is viewed in terms of attraction based on sex or gender identity.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Expands or clarifies the scope of the term “sexual orientation” to explicitly include attractions involving non-binary or non-traditional gender identities (e.g., genderqueer, androgynous).
- Introduces or reinforces the concept of being “perceived” as attracted to someone based on sex or gender identity, which broadens how discrimination or protections may be understood.
- Maintains a protective standard by explicitly excluding attractions to children by an adult, aligning with existing safety norms.
Relevant terms - Minnesota Human Rights Act - sexual orientation - Minnesota Statutes 2024 - section 363A.03 - subdivision 44 - gender identity - sex - genderqueer - androgynous - perceived attraction - attraction to children
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Judiciary Finance and Civil Law |
Citations
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"Defines sexual orientation as the attraction to someone based on sex or gender identity, including attraction to people who are genderqueer, androgynous, or have other gender identities.",
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"summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 363A.03, subdivision 44, to modify the definition of sexual orientation under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.",
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee