This bill (S.F. No. 2307) proposes amendments to Minnesota's vital records system by requiring that immunization records be included on death certificates. Key provisions include:

1. Death Certificate Immunization Record

   • The Minnesota Commissioner of Health must include all vaccinations administered within two years before death on death certificates.
   • This record must contain specific vaccination details such as the type, date, dose, lot number, administration site, and expiration date.
   • For children under 18, their full immunization history must be attached to the death certificate.

2. Immunization Death Reports

   • The Commissioner of Health must publicly release annual reports listing total deaths occurring within specific timeframes (e.g., 24 hours, 3 days, 1 week, etc.) following immunization.
   • These reports must include breakdowns by vaccine type, gender, age, race, ethnicity, and comorbidities.
   • An additional yearly report summarizing five years of immunization-related death data must also be made publicly available.

3. Cause of Death and Injury Study

   • A biennial study will analyze causes of death and injuries linked to vaccinations.
   • Reports must include contributing conditions, notes from physicians, and demographic data, with appropriate privacy protections.
   • Results must be publicly released within one year before each general presidential or midterm election.

4. Independent Audits of Reports

   • Independent auditors, not affiliated with the government or pharmaceutical industry, will be selected to review immunization-related death and injury reports.
   • Auditors must follow privacy laws and cannot disclose findings publicly until at least two days after notifying the Commissioner of Health.
   • Standards for data management and analysis must be set before engaging auditors.

The bill is currently referred to the Health and Human Services Committee for review.