Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to limit government enforcement of vaccine mandates and provide alternatives for individuals to show immunity from infections.

Main Provisions

• Prohibition on Vaccine Mandates: The bill seeks to prevent any government entity within Minnesota from enforcing vaccine mandates. This includes mandates imposed by federal acts, laws, executive or administrative orders, court orders, rules, regulations, statutes, or ordinances.

• Alternative to Vaccination: For employers that require vaccination, the bill mandates that proof of natural immunity (presence of natural antibodies) be accepted as an alternative to vaccination. This gives individuals the option to demonstrate they are protected from infection without receiving a vaccine.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces new provisions within the Minnesota Statutes that specifically prohibit state and local government entities from enforcing vaccine mandates or requiring vaccine-related credentials.
• It establishes legal grounds for individuals to present natural antibodies as a valid form of immunity, which is a shift from the current norms that primarily recognize vaccinations as the standard for immunity verification.

Relevant Terms: - Vaccine mandates - Vaccine passports - Natural antibodies - Government enforcement - Employer requirements - Sovereignty - Individual liberties