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MN HF2545

MN HF2545
Commissioner of human services prohibited from rescinding public assistance benefits due to vaccination status.


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Introduced
03/02/2023
In Committee
03/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to human services; prohibiting the commissioner of human services from rescinding public assistance benefits due to vaccination status; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256.01, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services from rescinding public assistance benefits, such as Medicaid or food stamps, due to an individual's vaccination status. This includes not rescinding benefits from a person, parent, caregiver, guardian, legal custodian, or head of household based on the vaccination status of someone under their care. The purpose is to prevent the state from taking away crucial public assistance from individuals or families based solely on their choice regarding vaccinations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy (on 03/02/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Disease Prevention
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families

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