1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health; prohibiting health care providers from inquiring about firearms;
1.3 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.651, by adding a subdivision.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.651, is amended by adding a 
1.6 	subdivision to read:
1.7 		Subd. 16a.Data collection prohibited; firearms. Health care providers must not 
1.8 	inquire or authorize any designee to inquire of a patient or resident regarding the person's 
1.9 	use, possession, or access to firearms or firearms ammunition.

1.10 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2011.