Housing (Local Government)

Minnesota Senate File 460 (SF 460), the "Constitutional Integrity and Values in Law (CIVIL) Act," allows counties to voluntarily declare themselves "constitutional counties" through a resolution filed with the secretary of state. This designation enables a county to refuse using its funds, employees, property, or other resources to enforce any federal law, rule, or regulation it believes conflicts with the U.S. Constitution. The bill establishes a formal process for counties to make this determination but does not change federal law or require counties to take this action. It directly affects local county governments in Minnesota by offering a mechanism to limit cooperation with federal enforcement. The bill is effective upon final enactment.