Public library access by officials engaged in immigration enforcement limited.
This bill restricts access to Minnesota public libraries by federal, state, or local officials conducting immigration enforcement activities. It requires library staff to deny entry unless the official presents a valid judicial warrant, and mandates that staff request identification and limit access only to areas specified in the warrant. Additionally, the bill requires library employees to immediately notify their city mayor, county board representative, or regional system board when granting such entry, while allowing officials to enter for educational or library program administration. The law applies to all public libraries in the state and takes effect immediately upon final enactment.
Bill status
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 2, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Liz Lee
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Andy Smith
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Bianca Virnig
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Jay Xiong
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Kari Rehrauer
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Lucy Rehm
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Mike Freiberg
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Sandra Feist
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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