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MN SF3859
MN SF3859Coverage without cost-sharing requirement of immunization for routine use without a prescription, Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council establishment, and appropriation
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Introduced
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to health insurance; mandating coverage without cost-sharing of immunizations for routine use without a prescription; establishing the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council; establishing advisory council duties; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62Q.46, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that health insurance plans in Minnesota cover immunizations recommended for routine use by certain health organizations, including the newly established Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council, without requiring patients to pay deductibles, co-pays, or coinsurance, and this coverage will be effective for plans offered, issued, sold, or renewed on or after July 1, 2026. The bill also creates the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council, composed of at least 14 members with expertise in vaccines and immunization, who will be responsible for developing and publishing recommended vaccine schedules for Minnesotans, and advising on modifications to existing immunization requirements for schools and postsecondary institutions, with the council's work subject to reporting requirements and set to expire on July 1, 2036, and includes an appropriation to fund the council's operations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance (on 03/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3859/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3859/versions/3/pdf/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3859/versions/2/pdf/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3859/versions/1/pdf/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3859/versions/0/pdf/ |
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