HF 2640

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/06/2023 11:43am

A bill for an act
relating to health; prohibiting health care providers from asking patients or residents
about firearms or ammunition; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 144.651,
by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, 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, 2023.
new text end