Legislation to Improve Life for GLBT Community

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Bills that would have enhanced the lives of GLBT people in Minnesota did not become law, due to the governor's vetoes and threat of veto.

While this is extremely disappointing, the fight is not over. We can still do proactive work in our communities, schools, places of worship and elsewhere to tell people we are here and deserve equal treatment under the law.

Read the background of bills below.

For a list of bill authors, click here

Hospital Visitation Bill
This bill has been significantly and negatively altered from its original version and it is not yet known if the changed bill will become law. READ BACKGROUND

Local Government Health Benefits Bill
Governor Pawlenty has vetoed this legislation, which was part of a large omnibus spending bill. Read statement.

READ BACKGROUND

Sick Leave
This bill is no longer being considered for the 2007 session. On May 3rd, a House-Senate conference committee removed this provision from an omnibus budget bill. READ BACKGROUND

State Employee Domestic Partners Bill
This bill is no longer being considered for the 2007 session. On May 3rd, a House-Senate conference committee removed this provision from an omnibus budget bill and decided to study the cost impact of providing health benefits to "significant individuals" in the same household. OutFront Minnesota is disappointed by this vote, but understands the committee's desire to avoid a gubernatorial veto over the issue of domestic partner benefits. READ BACKGROUND