MN HF2625

Minors age 14 and older may provide effective consent to vaccines on the CDC-recommended immunization schedule and COVID-19 vaccines authorized for minors without parental permission.

Minors age 12 and 13 may consent to these vaccines if a health care provider determines the minor is capable of understanding the nature, risks, and benefits of the vaccine.

Health care providers must obtain the federal vaccine information statement and the minor's informed consent prior to vaccine administration.

Written information provided by health departments, schools, or immunization providers about vaccine requirements must describe exemptions and minor consent authority in font size equal to the immunization requirements.

The bill does not limit existing authority for minors to consent to other health care under Minnesota Statutes sections 144.341, 144.342, or 144.3441.