SF 3570 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Postsecondary campus access by federal immigration officers limitation provision and educational data access provisions modifications

SF 3570 limits federal immigration officers' access to Minnesota's public postsecondary campuses, prohibiting entry without a court order. It directly affects public colleges and universities by restricting how immigration authorities can operate on campus grounds. The bill modifies data privacy rules in Minnesota Statutes, adding a specific requirement that immigration-related data disclosures must include a judicial order, strengthening existing protections for student records. These changes aim to prevent federal immigration enforcement from disrupting campus environments while maintaining existing legal pathways for data sharing in emergencies or with proper authorization.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 5 edits · Mar 17, 2026

MODERATE

This bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment version, incorporating significant policy changes to limit federal immigration officer access to Minnesota postsecondary campuses. The revision adds specific exemptions for required state/federal duties and student exchange programs, redefines 'campus' to include off-site properties used for educational purposes, and introduces new requirements for informing students of their rights and institutional obligations.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly applies to both public and private postsecondary institutions in Minnesota, including private institutions offering in-person courses on Minnesota campuses. It also specifically requests compliance from the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new subsection requiring postsecondary institutions to provide students with information about their constitutional rights, safety best practices, and institutional requirements during registration.

Added a liability protection clause stating that officials acting in good faith are not personally liable for complying with the bill's restrictions.

Modified the access restriction rule to include specific exceptions for access required by law, federally supported programs, and voluntary training for student exchange programs.

DEFINITION

Added a detailed definition of 'campus' that includes buildings, property, and off-site locations like food vendors within the institution's contiguous geographic area.

Changed the definitions section header from singular 'Definition' to plural 'Definitions' and restructured the format to list terms individually.

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Committee

Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Referred to Higher Education

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Introduced

Introduction and first reading

upper

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors