The bill aims to prohibit local enforcement of federal vaccine passports in Minnesota, asserting the state's rights under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It specifies that no government entity, including its subdivisions and agents, shall have the authority to enforce any form of vaccine passport, pass, or credential, regardless of the source, such as federal acts, laws, or executive orders. This provision is intended to protect individual liberties and privacy from perceived federal overreach.
Additionally, the bill establishes a civil cause of action for individuals who believe their rights have been violated by the enforcement of vaccine passports. It allows affected parties to seek redress in court, with the possibility of recovering reasonable attorney fees and costs if they prevail. Importantly, the bill states that sovereign, official, or qualified immunity cannot be used as a defense in these legal actions, thereby holding government entities accountable for any violations of the law.