The proposed bill seeks to prohibit the administration of gene-based vaccines in the state of Minnesota. It defines "gene-based vaccine" as any vaccine developed using messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology, modified mRNA technology, self-amplifying mRNA technology, or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) technology. Under this legislation, no individual is allowed to provide or administer such vaccines, and the appropriate licensing board is tasked with reviewing the licenses of those who violate this prohibition, potentially leading to disciplinary action.
Additionally, the bill establishes a penalty for violations, classifying the act of administering a gene-based vaccine as a misdemeanor, which carries a fine of $500 for each incident. This legislation introduces new legal language into Minnesota Statutes, specifically in chapter 144, to formalize these prohibitions and penalties.