Fair Housing
The Minnesota Human Rights Act adds which protected class NOT covered by the federal Fair Housing Act?
ARace
BSex
CSexual orientation and gender identity✓ Correct
DReligion
Explanation
While the federal Fair Housing Act protects 7 classes, the Minnesota Human Rights Act adds sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in housing, among other additional protections.
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