1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health; prohibiting health care providers from asking patients or residents 
1.3 	about firearms or ammunition;amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 144.651, 
1.4 	by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 144.651, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.7 	to read:
1.8 		Subd. 16a.Data collection prohibited; firearms. Health care providers must not inquire, 
1.9 	or authorize any designee to inquire, of a patient or resident about the patient's or resident's 
1.10 	use, possession, or access to firearms or firearms ammunition.

1.11 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective July 1, 2023.