Bill > HF256

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes by adding a new subdivision to section 144.651, which prohibits health care providers from asking patients or residents about firearms or ammunition. Specifically, the legislation prevents healthcare professionals from directly inquiring about, or authorizing any staff member to ask about, a patient's or resident's use, possession, or access to firearms or firearm ammunition. The provision will become effective on July 1, 2025, and appears to be aimed at restricting healthcare providers from collecting information related to firearms during medical consultations or in healthcare settings. This type of legislation is part of a broader national debate about the intersection of healthcare, patient privacy, and Second Amendment rights, with proponents arguing it protects patient privacy and gun ownership rights, while potentially limiting healthcare providers' ability to assess potential safety risks.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0256&ssn=0&y=2025