Bill > SF3439

This bill eliminates the option for parents or guardians to claim a conscientiously held belief exemption for immunizations against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) for children and students in various educational and childcare settings, starting August 1, 2026. Specifically, the bill requires that parents of children 15 months and older who previously used a conscientious belief exemption must now either provide documentation of MMR vaccination consistent with medical standards or obtain a medical exemption from a physician. The legislation applies to a wide range of educational and childcare environments, including child care facilities, license-exempt child care centers, preschools, prekindergarten programs, and elementary and secondary schools. By removing the personal belief exemption for MMR vaccines, the bill aims to increase vaccination rates and protect public health by ensuring more comprehensive immunization coverage. The bill also updates definitions related to educational and childcare settings to provide clarity on the scope of the immunization requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3439&ssn=0&y=2025