Saturday, 02 August 2025

State Lawmakers Introduce Legislation To Remove Exemption For MMR Vaccine

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Minnesota DFL lawmakers have proposed legislation to eliminate the state’s conscientious exemption for the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, Alpha News reports.

HF 3239 reads:

A bill for an act relating to health; prohibiting the use of an exemption to immunization due to
conscientiously held beliefs for immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 121A.15, subdivisions 3, 9, by adding a subdivision.

“Minnesota legislature is trying to silently strip parents of their right to make vaccine decisions for their children. HF3239/SF3439 would force the MMR shot on kids 15 months+ to attend preschool, daycare, or school—no conscientious objections allowed,” Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom wrote.

“They missed the deadline—so they plan to put this in as an amendment (the MMR Amendment) THIS WEEK (this means there is no bill number),” it added.

WATCH:

Per Alpha News:

A House bill introduced by Rep. Mike Freiberg, DFL–Golden Valley, and its Senate counterpart led by Sen. Liz Boldon, DFL–Rochester, would require MMR vaccination for children attending childcare facilities, schools, and homeschools—removing the option for parents to opt out due to conscientiously held beliefs. Medical exemptions would remain in place.

Currently, Minnesota allows exemptions from school immunization requirements for medical and conscientious reasons. If passed, the new requirements would take effect on Aug. 1, 2026.

The Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators said in a recent email to families that it is closely tracking the bill, noting that it would apply to homeschool families.

“While the deadline to introduce new bills has already passed, the language in this bill could still be added as an amendment to a larger omnibus bill on either the House or Senate floor at any time,” the group said.

Sen. Eric Lucero, R-St. Michael, said he received dozens of emails and phone calls from concerned constituents within hours of the bill being introduced.

“I respect and support those who choose vaccinations just as I respect and support those who choose, for whatever reason, not to be vaccinated,” he said. “My message to our great community is I will vote against any vaccination-by-government-coercion legislation.”

“Recent data shows vaccination rates across the country and in Minnesota have fallen in recent years,” FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul recently stated.

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Read HF 3239 HERE.


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