SF 1529 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Discrimination against an individual refusal of certain medical interventions for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions discrimination prohibition provision

SF 1529 prohibits discrimination against individuals who refuse specific medical interventions (such as vaccines, pharmaceuticals, gene editing, or RNA/DNA-based products) for reasons of conscience or religious belief. It directly affects adults (18+ or emancipated minors) and bars businesses, employers, health care providers, government entities, and educational institutions from denying employment, services, access to commerce, or treating such individuals differently. The bill allows affected individuals to seek court-ordered relief or file civil lawsuits for damages, including triple damages or $200, plus attorney fees if they win. It also states this law overrides conflicting state laws unless specific exemptions exist.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 17, 2025 Last action Apr 13, 2026
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Feb 17, 2025
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Referred to Health and Human Services
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Feb 17, 2025
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