Cap on reasonable attorney fees and punitive damages for certain actions in places of public accommodation alleging discrimination.

HF 2956 removes the $500 caps on both reasonable attorney fees and punitive damages for discrimination lawsuits filed in Minnesota courts. It directly affects individuals who sue businesses or organizations (like restaurants, hotels, or stores) for discrimination in public accommodations. The bill amends Minnesota law to eliminate these specific financial limits, allowing courts to award higher amounts for attorney fees and punitive damages in qualifying cases. This change applies only to civil actions alleging discrimination under the statute, not to other types of lawsuits.