This bill amends Minnesota law to regulate how immigration status data from certain driver's license applications is handled. It prohibits the Minnesota Department of Public Safety or license agents from sharing "immigration status data" (which includes proof of citizenship or lawful presence) with immigration enforcement agencies, except in limited cases like criminal convictions. The bill appropriates $218,000 in 2026 and $202,000 in 2027 for staffing to monitor applicants who haven't verified citizenship or lawful presence, specifically to check if they've registered to vote or been convicted of a crime. It directly affects noncompliant license applicants, state agencies handling license data, and law enforcement agencies receiving limited criminal data.
HF 465 requires all peace officers in Minnesota, including those with the Minnesota State Patrol, to be U.S. citizens. The bill amends state law (Minnesota Statutes 626.843, 626.845, and 626.87) to add citizenship as a mandatory qualification for licensing and employment. This change applies to both full-time and part-time peace officers seeking or renewing certification. The bill establishes a new requirement that would be enforced through the existing licensing and certification processes managed by the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. It does not address existing officers' current citizenship status but would affect future hiring and license renewals.
This bill amends Minnesota law to explicitly state that undocumented noncitizens (those living in the U.S. without U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approval) are ineligible for MinnesotaCare, the state's health care program. It directly affects undocumented immigrants seeking health coverage through MinnesotaCare, removing their eligibility. The key provision adds a clear citizenship requirement to the statute, defining undocumented noncitizens and stating they cannot qualify for the program. This change does not impact lawfully present noncitizens or individuals with incomes under 200% of the federal poverty level who qualify for other health assistance.
HF 894 amends Minnesota law to explicitly exclude undocumented noncitizens from eligibility for MinnesotaCare, the state's health insurance program. The bill defines "undocumented noncitizens" as individuals residing in the U.S. without approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This change directly affects noncitizens without legal immigration status who previously qualified for MinnesotaCare, while maintaining eligibility for U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawfully present noncitizens under existing rules. The amendment takes effect the day after final enactment.
This bill allows Minnesota driver's license and ID card applicants to declare their citizenship or immigration status without proving it to the state. It creates "noncompliant" licenses (not meeting federal REAL ID standards) that must be marked "not for federal identification," "not for voting," and "not for benefits." These licenses cannot be used for federal purposes or state benefits, and applicants who don't demonstrate U.S. citizenship or lawful presence can still obtain them. The bill directly affects noncitizen residents applying for licenses in Minnesota who cannot or choose not to provide federal immigration documentation.
SF 690 prohibits state-funded services - including MinnesotaCare health coverage and the North Star Promise scholarship program - from being provided to undocumented noncitizens. The bill amends Minnesota statutes to define undocumented noncitizens as those residing in the U.S. without approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, excluding them from eligibility for these state programs. It explicitly states that undocumented individuals cannot receive any financial aid, grants, or services paid for with state tax revenue. The changes take effect immediately upon final enactment, with the North Star Promise scholarship ineligibility applying to awards beginning fall 2025. This directly affects undocumented noncitizens seeking healthcare or postsecondary education support through state programs.
HF 10 prohibits Minnesota state-funded financial assistance, including health coverage and college scholarships, for undocumented noncitizens. The bill explicitly excludes undocumented noncitizens (defined as those residing without U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approval) from MinnesotaCare (state health insurance) and the North Star Promise scholarship program. It amends state statutes to require that these programs deny eligibility to individuals without lawful immigration status. The policy change takes effect upon final enactment, with scholarship eligibility applying to awards beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
