This bill requires housing agencies in Minnesota to verify that every adult in a household has proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status before providing rental assistance or down payment assistance. The change directly affects housing programs under Minnesota Statutes 462A.07 by adding a new requirement for documentation of legal residency. Agencies must check these documents for all adults in a household before issuing any financial aid for housing. The legislation does not specify which forms of documentation are acceptable, leaving that determination to the agencies implementing the rule.
This bill requires money transfer companies in Minnesota to verify that senders of foreign remittance transfers are lawfully present in the United States before processing the transaction. It directly affects financial licensees who handle international money transfers and individuals sending money abroad. The law mandates that senders provide specific documentation, such as a REAL ID, passport, or other government-issued identity documents, and requires companies to keep detailed records of these verifications for at least three years. Failure to comply with these verification and recordkeeping requirements could result in civil or criminal penalties.
This bill requires money transmission companies in Minnesota to verify that senders of foreign remittance transfers are lawfully present in the United States before processing the transfer. To comply, senders must provide specific documentation such as a REAL ID, passport, birth certificate, or other government-issued identity documents that prove their legal status. The bill also mandates that companies keep detailed records of these verifications and transfer information for at least three years and allows the state commissioner to inspect these records. Failure to follow these verification and recordkeeping rules could result in civil or criminal penalties for the money transmission companies involved.
This bill requires Minnesota driver's licenses issued to individuals without lawful immigration status to display their immigration status on the card. The amendment modifies state statutes governing driver's license applications and license design to ensure noncompliant licenses clearly indicate the holder's immigration status while maintaining existing requirements for citizenship verification on enhanced licenses. The legislation affects all applicants seeking driver's licenses or identification cards in Minnesota, with specific provisions for how applications must be processed and what information must appear on issued licenses. The bill does not change residency requirements or the ability to obtain a license, but adds a new disclosure requirement for those whose immigration status does not meet federal standards.
HF 3606 requires applicants for Minnesota's rental or down payment assistance programs to provide proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status for every adult in their household before receiving funds. This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to add a new requirement that housing assistance agencies must verify this status prior to issuing payments. It directly affects adult household members seeking rental subsidies or down payment assistance through state-funded housing programs. The bill is currently in committee referral after its introduction on February 23, 2026.
SF 1482 requires applicants for a Minnesota driver's license or identification card to provide proof of lawful presence in the United States. This bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 171.04, adding a new eligibility requirement that explicitly prohibits issuing licenses to applicants who fail to provide such proof. It directly affects all new applicants for driver's licenses or ID cards in Minnesota, including non-citizens who cannot verify lawful immigration status. The bill states its intent is to "enhance safety" and comply with federal law (U.S. Code Title 8, Section 1324), though it does not specify acceptable forms of proof.
This bill prohibits municipalities from accepting their own municipal ID cards as valid identification for state or federal services. It directly affects residents who rely on municipal IDs (issued by cities to verify residency) when accessing services like state benefits or federal programs. The key provision explicitly states that municipal IDs cannot be used to meet identification requirements for these services, regardless of existing laws or rules. The bill takes effect immediately after enactment.
HF 16 prohibits Minnesota cities, counties, or local governments from passing laws that block law enforcement from sharing immigration status information with federal authorities. It requires county attorneys to notify federal immigration agencies when someone without legal status is arrested for a violent crime. The bill overrides any local "noncooperation" policies that would restrict this information sharing or federal immigration enforcement. It applies to all local law enforcement and government entities in Minnesota, ensuring consistent cooperation with federal immigration enforcement on specific matters.
HF 1323 prohibits undocumented noncitizens (students without legal U.S. immigration status) from receiving state-funded financial aid for higher education in Minnesota. The bill amends state law to explicitly state that undocumented students cannot receive any state tax revenue-funded aid, including grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, or other financial assistance from public colleges or the state. This applies to all state financial aid programs, excluding federal aid or private scholarships. The policy takes effect for fall 2025-2026 academic year aid awards.
SF 2279 prohibits state and federal programs from accepting municipal IDs as valid identification for accessing services. The bill defines a "municipal ID" as a photo ID issued by a city or town (like Minneapolis or St. Paul) to residents who live there for at least 30 days. It explicitly states that such IDs cannot be used to prove identity for state services or federally administered programs run by Minnesota. This affects residents who rely on municipal IDs, as they would need alternative state-recognized IDs to access services like driver's license renewals or social programs. The law takes effect immediately after passing.
