Commissioner of human services or commissioner of children, youth, and families prohibited from rescinding public assistance benefits due to vaccination status.

HF 1300 prohibits Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services and Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families from taking away public assistance benefits (like food or cash aid) based on a person's or their dependents' vaccination status. It directly affects individuals receiving benefits, as well as parents, caregivers, or guardians responsible for others' care. The bill amends state law to explicitly state that agencies cannot rescind benefits due to vaccination status for anyone under their care. This is a concrete policy change ensuring vaccination status cannot be used as a reason to deny or cut public assistance.