Bill > SF389

This bill prohibits the commissioners of human services and children, youth, and families from rescinding public assistance benefits based on an individual's vaccination status or the vaccination status of someone under their care. Specifically, the bill adds identical language to two different sections of Minnesota Statutes (sections 142A.03 and 256.01), creating clear legal protections to ensure that people receiving public assistance cannot have their benefits terminated or reduced solely because of their vaccination choices or the vaccination choices of those in their care. The provisions apply to all types of public assistance distributed by these departments and protect both individuals receiving benefits and those responsible for dependents receiving benefits. By explicitly preventing benefit rescission based on vaccination status, the bill aims to prevent potential discrimination and ensure continued access to critical social services regardless of an individual's vaccination decisions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0389&ssn=0&y=2025