Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the administration of gene-based vaccines in the state of Minnesota. This measure aims to regulate the distribution and application of certain vaccine technologies to individuals.

Main Provisions

• Prohibition on Administration: The bill explicitly states that no person is allowed to provide or administer gene-based vaccines to another person within Minnesota.
• Definition of Gene-based Vaccines: These vaccines include any developed using messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology, modified mRNA technology, self-amplifying mRNA technology, or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) technology.
• Licensing Review: If a person is found to have administered a gene-based vaccine, their relevant licensing board must review their professional license and impose necessary disciplinary actions as per existing regulations.
• Penalties: Any individual who administers these vaccines in violation of the prohibition will be guilty of a misdemeanor and will face a fine of $500 per incident.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces a new section to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144, formalizing the prohibition and associated penalties regarding the administration of gene-based vaccines.

Relevant Terms

• Gene-based vaccine
• mRNA technology
• DNA technology
• Licensing board
• Misdemeanor
• Fine