SF 3438

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/27/2025 10:33 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to health; establishing a targeted grant program to address outbreaks of
vaccine-preventable diseases; appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin TARGETED GRANT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS OUTBREAKS OF
VACCINE-PREVENTABLE DISEASES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Grant program established. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of health must establish
and administer a two-year, targeted grant program to fund vaccination-related activities to
lower the risk of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, including but not limited to
measles, in communities with low vaccination rates. Grant funds must be used for activities
in geographic areas or populations experiencing or at risk of experiencing an outbreak of a
vaccine-preventable disease due to low vaccination rates.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Eligible grant recipients. new text end

new text begin Entities eligible for a grant under this section are
community health boards as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 145A.02, subdivision
5, and community-based nonprofit organizations experienced in serving geographic areas
or populations with low vaccination rates.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin An entity seeking a grant under this section must apply to the
commissioner in a form and manner established by the commissioner. The application must
include a description of the activities proposed by the entity, the geographic area or
population to be served, the amount of funding sought, and a proposed budget detailing
how the funds will be spent.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Allowable uses of grant funds. new text end

new text begin Grant recipients must use grant funds for
vaccine information, education, and awareness activities; for activities to address vaccine
misinformation; and to assist individuals in obtaining vaccines. The information, education,
and activities must be culturally appropriate for the area or population being served.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Development of information and education materials. new text end

new text begin The commissioner
must develop or provide grant recipients with culturally appropriate information and
educational materials on vaccines based on materials available from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. The information and educational materials must be available in the
primary languages of populations experiencing or at risk of experiencing a
vaccine-preventable disease outbreak and must at least address:
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new text begin (1) the benefits of vaccines to individuals and communities;
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new text begin (2) health information about the safety of vaccines;
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new text begin (3) recommended vaccine schedules for children, adolescents, and adults;
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new text begin (4) programs that provide free or reduced-cost vaccines to eligible individuals; and
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new text begin (5) health clinics, health care providers, and other locations where vaccines may be
obtained.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
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new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2026 and $....... in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from the general
fund to the commissioner of health for a targeted grant program to address outbreaks of
vaccine-preventable diseases. This is a onetime appropriation.
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