The proposed bill aims to protect individuals from discrimination based on their refusal of certain medical interventions, such as vaccines and gene editing technologies, for reasons of conscience, including religious beliefs. It establishes a new chapter in Minnesota Statutes, specifically chapter 363B, which outlines definitions and prohibits various forms of discrimination by businesses, employers, health care providers, and public officials against individuals who decline these medical interventions. The bill specifies that such entities cannot deny employment, services, access to commerce, or treat individuals differently based on their refusal.

Additionally, the bill provides individuals with the right to seek legal recourse if they believe they have been discriminated against. They can petition a court for injunctive relief or bring a civil action for damages, with the burden of proof resting on the individual to demonstrate the violation. If successful, individuals may be awarded court costs, attorney fees, and damages, which could be three times the actual damages or a minimum of $200. The bill also clarifies that its provisions take precedence over conflicting laws unless a specific exemption exists, while still allowing for the recommendation and education about the medical interventions in question.