SF 839 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Parent or legal guardian requirement to be present for vaccine administration to a minor

SF 839 requires a parent or legal guardian to be present when a healthcare provider administers a vaccine to a minor. This directly affects minors seeking routine vaccinations and their parents or legal guardians. The bill includes an exception for vaccines where minors have consented under specific laws (sections 144.341, 144.342, or 144.3441). The law would take effect the day after final enactment.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2025
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Jan 30, 2025
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Referred to Health and Human Services
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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