HF3239 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Use of an exemption to immunization due to conscientiously held beliefs for immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella prohibited.
Related bill: SF3439
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to change the immunization requirements for individuals attending child care and educational facilities in Minnesota. Specifically, it aims to eliminate the exemption based on conscientiously held beliefs for immunizations against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).
Main Provisions
- Modification of Exemptions: The bill amends current Minnesota statutes to prohibit the use of exemptions based on conscientiously held beliefs for the MMR vaccine for children enrolling or enrolled in child care centers, preschools, and elementary or secondary schools starting on August 1, 2026.
- Documentation Requirements: By the set date, parents or guardians must provide documentation proving that children have been immunized according to medically accepted standards against measles, mumps, and rubella, or submit a statement indicating a medical exemption.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill removes the option for parents to opt-out of MMR vaccinations for their children based on personal beliefs, which was previously permissible under Minnesota law.
- Only medical exemptions, as signed and confirmed by a physician, will be acceptable for exemption from MMR immunizations moving forward.
Relevant Terms
- Immunization
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Conscientiously held beliefs
- Medical exemption
- Child care facilities
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
| April 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
| April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| May 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| May 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill modifies exemptions from immunizations under Minnesota Statutes section 121A.15, subdivision 3.",
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"Adjusted exemptions to exclude conscientious belief exemptions for measles, mumps, and rubella starting in 2026."
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"citation": "121A.15",
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"citation": "120A.05",
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"summary": "This citation ensures that children with disabilities receiving special services comply with immunization statutes.",
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"citation": "125A.03",
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"summary": "Statute cited for the inclusion of special instruction within immunization requirements.",
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"citation": "142C.01",
"subdivision": "subdivision 6"
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