Immigration (Driver Licenses & IDs) in Minnesota

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SF 2279: Acceptance of a municipal ID prohibition for state or federal services

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.

Topics ✗ Immigration

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Tags Local Government

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jan 16, 2025

SF 100: Certain Driver's license application data sharing requirement provision and appropriation

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.

Topics ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

in committee · Minnesota · House May 6, 2025

HF 3297: Proof of lawful presence in the United States required to obtain driver's license or identification card.

HF 3297 requires all applicants for a Minnesota driver's license or identification card to provide proof of legal presence in the United States. This change directly affects anyone seeking to obtain or renew these documents, adding a new eligibility requirement to existing rules. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly prohibit issuing licenses to applicants who fail to provide this proof, aligning with federal requirements under 8 U.S.C. §1324. The intent is stated as enhancing public safety while complying with federal law, without altering other existing licensing conditions like vision tests or driving experience.

Topics ✗ Immigration

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Work Authorization

in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 24, 2025

HF 465: Peace officers required to be United States citizens.

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.

Topics ✗ Immigration

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 13, 2025

HF 599: Municipal ID for state or federal service acceptance prohibited.

This bill prohibits municipalities from accepting their own municipal IDs as valid identification for state or federal services. A "municipal ID" is defined as a photo ID issued by a city or town that includes basic personal details like name, birthdate, and address. The law specifically states that such IDs cannot be used to prove identity when accessing state services or federally administered programs run by the state. This directly affects residents who might rely on municipal IDs for government interactions and requires state agencies to stop accepting them for identification purposes.

Topics ✗ Immigration

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Tags Local Government

in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 13, 2025

HF 553: Acceptance of a municipal ID for state or federal services prohibited.

HF 553 prohibits state and local government agencies from accepting municipal identification cards as valid proof of identity for state or federal services. The bill specifically affects residents who rely on city-issued municipal IDs (like photo IDs with name, birthdate, and address) to access services such as welfare programs, healthcare, or driver's license renewals. It requires state agencies and local governments to reject municipal IDs for any service requiring identification, regardless of local ordinances. The law defines "municipal ID" as a card issued by a city to residents living within its boundaries for at least 30 days. The bill takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Topics ✗ Immigration

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Tags Local Government

in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 24, 2025

HF 321: Undocumented noncitizens made ineligible for early release from incarceration, and undocumented noncitizens made ineligible for prosecutor-initiated sentence adjustments.

HF 321 prohibits undocumented noncitizens who have been sentenced to prison from accessing early release programs and prosecutor-led sentence reductions. Specifically, it blocks eligibility for early supervised release, conditional medical release, earned incentive credits, and other programs that would shorten a prison term (Section 1). It also makes undocumented noncitizens ineligible for prosecutor-initiated sentence adjustments under Minnesota Statutes 609.133 (Section 2). This law directly affects individuals convicted of crimes and incarcerated in Minnesota who lack legal immigration status. The bill takes effect the day after final enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 10, 2025

HF 2118: Noncompliant driver's license or identification card data requirements modified.

This bill modifies Minnesota's requirements for noncompliant driver's licenses and identification cards (issued to applicants using foreign documents). It requires the state Department of Public Safety to collect specific data about foreign documents used (country of origin, document type, and prior submissions), while prohibiting the sharing of immigration status data - such as documents proving citizenship or legal presence - with federal immigration enforcement agencies. The bill classifies immigration status data as private and restricts its sharing only to specific purposes, like improving voter registration accuracy, jury selection, or processing certain federal immigration forms. It directly affects applicants seeking noncompliant licenses and state agencies handling license applications.

Topics ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Jan 21, 2025

SF 290: Noncompliant driver's license or identification card application data requirements modifications

SF 290 modifies data requirements for Minnesota applicants seeking noncompliant driver's licenses or identification cards (typically used by individuals without standard proof of legal presence). It requires the state to collect specific, non-identifiable data about foreign documents submitted (country of origin, document type, and whether the document was previously used), but prohibits sharing any applicant-identifiable information. The bill strictly limits sharing "immigration status data" only for jury service accuracy, victim outreach, processing specific federal forms, or when required by court orders. It explicitly bans sharing such data with federal immigration enforcement agencies, except under a valid warrant or court order.

Topics ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 17, 2025

HF 894: Undocumented noncitizens made ineligible for MinnesotaCare.

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.

Topics ✗ Healthcare ✗ Immigration

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs

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