SF 4458 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Prohibit use of an exemption to immunization due to conscientiously held beliefs

This bill removes the exemption from school immunization requirements that was previously available based on parents' conscientiously held beliefs, requiring children to receive medically recommended vaccinations to enroll in Minnesota schools or child care facilities. The legislation directly affects parents, guardians, schools, and child care providers by eliminating the option for parents to opt out of immunizations through a notarized statement of personal belief. Key provisions include maintaining exemptions only for documented medical contraindications, specific age-related exceptions for certain vaccines, and requiring clearer disclosure of available exemptions in all immunization information materials. The bill also modifies immunization schedules and prohibits the use of substitute immunization statements, while continuing to require providers to inform families about vaccine safety and adverse reaction reporting.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 17, 2026 Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026
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Alice Mann
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