The proposed bill seeks to prohibit the establishment of vaccine requirements by state agencies and political subdivisions in Minnesota. Specifically, it states that no entity may adopt or enforce any regulations that require individuals to be vaccinated against communicable diseases or to provide proof of vaccination for entry, employment, or service provision in businesses operating within the state. This prohibition is outlined in the newly inserted section [145.68], which includes definitions for terms such as "communicable disease," "political subdivision," and "state agency."
However, the bill does provide certain exceptions, indicating that the prohibition does not apply to vaccine requirements established in existing laws, specifically sections 121A.15 and 135A.14, or in Minnesota Rules, chapter 4604. The bill is set to take effect the day following its final enactment.