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HF3239 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Use of an exemption to immunization due to conscientiously held beliefs for immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella prohibited.

Related bill: SF3439

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to change the laws around immunization exemptions for children in schools and childcare facilities in Minnesota. Specifically, it seeks to eliminate the conscientious belief exemption for immunizations against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).

Main Provisions

  • Conscious Belief Exemption Removal: The bill removes the option for parents or guardians to claim exemption from the MMR vaccine based on conscientious beliefs for children enrolling in schools or child care settings. This change is effective from August 1, 2026.

  • Documentation Requirements: Starting August 1, 2026, parents or guardians of children aged 15 months or older must provide documentation of MMR immunization or a valid medical exemption if they wish to enroll their children in child care facilities, preschools, or elementary and secondary schools.

  • Affected Institutions: The changes apply to various educational and childcare settings, including child care centers, family child care programs, preschools, prekindergarten programs, and both public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools in Minnesota.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Revocation of Conscientious Exemption: The bill removes the ability for parents to exempt their children from MMR immunizations based on personal or conscientious beliefs, a provision previously allowed under Minnesota law.

  • Expanded Immunization Compliance: The change will require more children to be immunized against MMR to attend educational and childcare institutions, promoting public health and safety.

Relevant Terms

measles, mumps, rubella, MMR vaccine, immunization requirements, conscientious belief exemption, child care facilities, schools, public health, immunization law changes

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHealth Finance and Policy
April 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHealth Finance and Policy
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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        "Clarifies the exemption does not apply to measles, mumps, and rubella vaccinations effective August 1, 2026."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies the immunization exemption requirements due to conscientiously held beliefs under section 121A.15 subdivision 3.",
      "modified": [
        "Amends existing exemptions for immunizations under certain conditions."
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    },
    "citation": "121A.15",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This bill references existing definitions under section 120A.05.",
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    "subdivision": "subdivisions 9, 11, 13, and 17"
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      "summary": "This bill references compliance requirements for instruction under section 120A.22.",
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    "citation": "120A.22",
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This bill references compliance requirements for instruction under section 120A.24.",
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    },
    "citation": "120A.24",
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      "summary": "This bill references special instruction and services requirements for children with disabilities under section 125A.03.",
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    "citation": "125A.03",
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
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      "summary": "This bill references special instruction and services requirements for children with disabilities under section 125A.24.",
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    },
    "citation": "125A.24",
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
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      "summary": "This bill references exclusions related to special services for children with disabilities under section 125A.65.",
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    },
    "citation": "125A.65",
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This bill references definitions related to certified license-exempt child care centers under section 142C.01 subdivision 6.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "142C.01",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  }
]

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