HF 481 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Discrimination against an individual prohibited for the refusal of medical interventions for reasons of conscience, including religious conviction.

HF 481 prohibits discrimination against individuals aged 18+ or emancipated minors who refuse specific medical interventions (like vaccines, drugs, or gene editing) for conscience or religious reasons. It bans businesses, employers, healthcare providers, schools, and government entities from denying employment, services, commerce access, or treating individuals differently based on this refusal. Individuals harmed by violations can seek court orders, damages, or attorney fees. The bill explicitly states it doesn’t prevent education about or access to these medical interventions.
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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