This bill aims to set regulations for contact tracing, specifically regarding the use of digital technology in tracking communicable diseases in Minnesota. Key points include:

1. Definitions: The bill defines important terms related to the process, such as "communicable disease," "contact tracing," "contagious person," and "digital contact tracing."

2. Voluntary Participation: It prohibits requiring individuals to participate in digital contact tracing and states that participation can only be on a voluntary basis. This means that individuals must consent to use digital tracking methods that monitor their proximity to others who might be contagious.

3. Data Destruction: The bill mandates that all data collected for contact tracing must be destroyed within specific time frames—within 90 days after collection by health departments, or within 30 days after concluding a disease investigation or contact tracing effort.

4. Restrictions on Data Use: It prevents state agencies and local governments from requiring people to install or activate digital contact tracing apps, or to share their personal location or proximity data for contact tracing purposes.

5. Employer Mandates: Employers cannot mandate the use of digital contact tracing among employees.

6. Civil Penalties: The proposal includes provisions for civil penalties for non-compliance with the established rules.

This measure ensures privacy and individual consent are top priorities in efforts to track and manage communicable diseases through digital means.