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This bill establishes legal protections for individuals who refuse certain medical interventions based on conscience or religious convictions. The bill creates new protections that prevent various entities—including businesses, employers, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and government agencies—from discriminating against an individual who chooses not to receive specific medical treatments such as biologic vaccines, pharmaceuticals, gene editing technologies, or RNA/DNA-based products. Specifically, these entities cannot deny employment, terminate employment, deny services, restrict access to commerce, segregate, penalize, or treat differently an individual who refuses such medical interventions. If an individual believes they have experienced discrimination, they can seek legal recourse by either petitioning a court for injunctive relief or filing a civil lawsuit for monetary damages. If successful in their legal action, the individual would be entitled to court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and potentially additional monetary compensation. The bill explicitly states that these protections override conflicting provisions in other laws, while still allowing recommendations and education about medical interventions. Importantly, the bill applies to individuals who are 18 years old or emancipated minors, ensuring a clear scope of protection.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0481&ssn=0&y=2025