Minnesota Alert: Bill Would Eliminate MMR Vaccine Exemptions
A bill in Minnesota is advancing that would significantly limit parental authority over medical decisions for children. We need your help today to protect families.
Below is a quick overview of what’s happening and how you can take action.
Threat to Parental Rights
Minnesota – SF 3439 (MMR Vaccine Exemptions)
Status: Passed Senate Health and Human Services Committee; now in Senate Education Policy Committee
SF 3439 would eliminate exemptions for the MMR vaccine for all children, including those who are homeschooled.
If enacted, the bill would remove long-standing protections such as informed consent and parental discretion in medical decision-making, effectively requiring this medical procedure for all children in the state.
Children are not all the same. Their bodies and circumstances differ, to say nothing of parents’ conscience and beliefs. Parents, with advice from their chosen medical professionals, are in the best position to make vital medical decisions for their children–not Minnesota lawmakers with a cookie cutter.
What You Can Do
- Contact lawmakers: Reach out to the Senate Education Policy Committee and urge them to oppose SF 3439
- Prepare to engage: Draft and save written testimony or emails now so you are ready if additional hearings are scheduled.
- Stay informed: Follow our allies at mnrights.org or on their Facebook page. We will also keep you updated through emails like this one.
Upcoming Event
Freedom Begins at Home – Rally at the Capitol
Location: State Capitol Rotunda
Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 10:00 AM
Minnesota families are gathering to stand together in support of parental rights and conscientious exemptions. This is a peaceful, family-friendly event with confirmed speakers and lawmakers. View more details here.
As this bill moves forward, timely engagement will be critical.
Your voice can help protect parental rights and ensure families remain empowered to make decisions for their children. Thank you for standing with us.