Employers prohibited from requiring implantation of a microchip.

This Minnesota bill prohibits employers from asking, requiring, or forcing employees to have a microchip implanted under their skin. The law defines a microchip as a device containing personal information that can be read by an external scanner, while explicitly excluding medical implants used for health diagnosis or treatment. Employees who feel they were coerced into such implantation can file a lawsuit to seek damages, court orders, and legal fees. The rules apply to all types of employers in the state, including government agencies and municipalities, as well as job applicants.