Bill > SF1529

This bill establishes legal protections for individuals who refuse certain medical interventions based on conscience or religious convictions. Specifically, the bill prohibits discrimination against an individual by businesses, employers, healthcare providers, educational institutions, public agencies, and other entities for declining specific medical treatments like biologic vaccines, pharmaceuticals, gene editing technologies, RNA-based or DNA-based products. The prohibited discriminatory actions include denying employment, terminating employment, refusing services, limiting access to commerce, segregating the individual, imposing financial penalties, or treating the person differently from those who accept the medical intervention. If an individual believes they have been discriminated against, they can file a court petition for injunctive relief or a civil lawsuit seeking damages. If successful in court, the individual would be awarded court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and potentially additional monetary compensation. The bill ensures that an individual's right to refuse medical treatment for reasons of conscience is protected, while still allowing recommendations and education about medical interventions. The law would apply broadly across various sectors and institutional settings in Minnesota, providing comprehensive protection for personal medical decision-making.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1529&ssn=0&y=2025