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HF 91

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Backer

Minnesota bill requiring parents/guardians physically present for all minor vaccinations, potentially limiting access and overriding current medical consent laws.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 91

Legislative bill overview

HF 91 would require a parent or legal guardian to be physically present when a minor receives any vaccine. The bill was introduced in the Minnesota House and referred to the Health Finance and Policy committee in February 2025.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects vaccine administration practices in Minnesota, potentially altering protocols at schools, clinics, and public health campaigns. It raises questions about parental authority, medical consent laws, and public health coordination—particularly regarding routine vaccinations and school-based immunization programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical consent framework: Minnesota law currently allows minors to consent to certain vaccines (like HPV and COVID-19) without parental permission in specific contexts; this bill would override those provisions
  • Practical implementation: Physical presence requirements could create barriers for working families, rural populations, and minors in institutional settings, potentially reducing vaccination rates
  • Public health vs. parental rights: Tensions between disease prevention goals and parental authority over medical decisions for their children
  • School vaccination programs: Uncertainty about how this applies to existing school-based immunization clinics that currently operate with implied parental consent

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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