Minnesota HF4938: Employers prohibited from requiring implantation of a microchip.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to employment; prohibiting employers from requiring implantation of a microchip; creating a civil action; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 181.

From the introduced text, April 13, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to employment; prohibiting employers from requiring implantation of a microchip; creating a civil action; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 181. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [181.771] MICROCHIP IMPLANTATION PROHIBITED.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Prohibition.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: An employer may not request, require, or coerce an employee to have a microchip implanted in the employee for any reason.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Civil action.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: An employee aggrieved by a violation of this section may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction. The court may award a prevailing employee injunctive relief, actual damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 3.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly requires otherwise.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) "Employer" means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, business trust, legal representative, or other business entity that engages in any business, industry, profession, or …

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Sponsors

• Peggy Scott (R) · primary sponsor
• Isaac Schultz (R)
• Smith, Andy (D, 25B)
• Aisha Gomez (D)

Latest actions

1. April 16, 2026: Authors added Smith and Gomez
2. April 13, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF4938?

HF4938 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Employers prohibited from requiring implantation of a microchip.

What does HF4938 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to employment; prohibiting employers from requiring implantation of a microchip; creating a civil action; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 181.

What is the status of HF4938?

In committee as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Authors added Smith and Gomez (April 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4938?

Peggy Scott (R), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF4938?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4938&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house