Gaps in identifying and investigating hate incidents and hate crimes targeting persons of Asian and Asian Indian descent addressed; Office of Ombudsperson for Anti-Asian, Anti-Asian Indian, and Anti-Religious Hate Prevention established; and money appropriated.

Summary

The bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsperson for Anti‑Asian, Anti‑Asian Indian, and Anti‑Religious Hate Prevention. It tasks the ombudsperson with receiving and reviewing bias‑motivated complaints, helping victims navigate state and local processes, and coordinating data collection, education, and outreach. The measure seeks to close gaps in how Minnesota identifies and responds to hate incidents affecting Asian‑descent and religious communities.

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