Discrimination based on political affiliation prohibition

SF 407 prohibits discrimination based on political affiliation in Minnesota employment contexts. It adds "political affiliation" to protected classes in state law, defining it as association with a political party, support for candidates/parties, or lack thereof. The bill amends employment statutes to ban employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies from making hiring, membership, or compensation decisions based on this factor. It directly affects workplaces and labor groups across Minnesota by requiring them to avoid political bias in employment practices. The law would apply to all covered employers and labor organizations under Minnesota's human rights code.