MN HF2897

Limits the governor's peacetime emergency powers by prohibiting orders to close businesses, restrict customer access, or penalize continued operations during a declared peacetime emergency.

Prohibits the governor from restricting free movement of people or imposing penalties for moving freely within the state or across state borders during a peacetime emergency.

Makes it unlawful for employers to require employees or applicants to receive vaccinations as a condition of employment, with violations classified as gross misdemeanors.

Prohibits businesses from requiring customers or patrons to provide vaccination or post-transmission recovery documentation to gain access or receive services, with violating businesses becoming ineligible for state-funded grants or contracts.

Prohibits school districts, charter schools, and private schools from requiring students to wear face coverings anywhere on school grounds.