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 establishes that no government entity, including its subdivisions and agents, can enforce or attempt to enforce any form of vaccine passport, pass, or credential, regardless of the source, such as federal laws or executive orders. This provision is intended to protect individual liberties and privacy from perceived federal overreach.
Additionally, the bill creates a civil cause of action for individuals who believe their rights have been violated by government entities enforcing vaccine passports. It allows injured parties to seek redress in court, with the possibility of recovering reasonable attorney fees and costs if they prevail. Importantly, the bill specifies that sovereign, official, or qualified immunity cannot be used as a defense in these cases, thereby holding government entities accountable for any violations of the law.