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HF 256

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/10/2025 03:09 p.m.

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to health; prohibiting health care providers from asking patients or residents
about firearms or ammunition; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.651,
by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.651, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 16a. new text end

new text begin Data collection prohibited; firearms. new text end

new text begin Health care providers must not inquire,
or authorize any designee to inquire, of a patient or resident about the patient's or resident's
use, possession, or access to firearms or firearms ammunition.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025.
 new text end