Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to prevent local governments in Minnesota from enforcing federal vaccine passport mandates. It seeks to uphold state sovereignty and protect individual liberties by ensuring that no local entity can require vaccine credentials as per federal directives.

Main Provisions

• Prohibition of Local Enforcement: The bill prohibits any government entity or its representatives in Minnesota from enforcing or attempting to enforce any type of vaccine passport or credential following a federal directive. This includes directives issued through federal law, executive orders, administrative orders, court orders, rules, regulations, statutes, or ordinances.

• Civil Cause of Action: If a government entity violates this provision and enforces vaccine passports, they will face legal consequences. Affected individuals can file a civil lawsuit against those entities, potentially receiving compensation for legal fees and other costs.

• Elimination of Immunity Defenses: The bill specifically states that claims of sovereign, official, or qualified immunity cannot be used as defenses in these civil lawsuits.

Significant Changes

The bill introduces a new section in Minnesota law that specifically addresses and restricts local enforcement of federal vaccine passport mandates. It creates a legal pathway for individuals to seek redress if their rights are violated under these provisions, emphasizing state rights and individual privacy.

Relevant Terms

• Vaccine passport
• State sovereignty
• Civil action
• Federal directives
• Qualified immunity
• Individual liberties