HF 3409 prohibits Minnesota public schools from denying students access to free K-12 education based on the student's or their parent's immigration status or citizenship. It requires schools to stop collecting unnecessary immigration information, avoid threatening to share such details with law enforcement, and ensure no student or parent is excluded from school activities due to immigration status. The bill also creates a legal remedy, allowing students or parents who face such denial to file a civil lawsuit for redress.
HF 1520 modifies Minnesota's drivers' license application requirements by clarifying acceptable documents for proving identity, date of birth, and name changes. It specifies that applicants may use REAL ID-compliant licenses, U.S. passports, birth certificates, immigration documents (like permanent resident cards or naturalization certificates), or court-issued marriage/divorce records. The bill also adds that documents for name changes must be certified copies of marriage certificates, court orders, or divorce decrees. These changes directly affect individuals applying for or renewing a Minnesota driver's license or ID card. The bill does not create new penalties or alter existing license revocation rules.
This is a symbolic House resolution (H.R. No. 5) passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives, not a binding law. It condemns federal executive orders targeting immigrants and expresses support for immigrant communities in Minnesota. The resolution urges federal lawmakers to oppose current immigration policies, calls for comprehensive reform including a pathway to citizenship, and specifically references the Neighbors Not Enemies Act (which would repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798). It directs Minnesota's congressional delegation to actively oppose these policies and sends copies to the President and federal legislators. The resolution has no legal effect but formally states the House's position.
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.
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.
