This bill restricts access to Minnesota public libraries by federal, state, or local officials conducting immigration enforcement activities. It requires library staff to deny entry unless the official presents a valid judicial warrant, and mandates that staff request identification and limit access only to areas specified in the warrant. Additionally, the bill requires library employees to immediately notify their city mayor, county board representative, or regional system board when granting such entry, while allowing officials to enter for educational or library program administration. The law applies to all public libraries in the state and takes effect immediately upon final enactment.
This bill prohibits employers in Minnesota from requiring a valid driver's license as a condition for getting or keeping a job. It allows employers to ask for a driver's license only if driving is essential to the job or serves a legitimate business purpose, and it permits employees to use other forms of identification that meet federal standards instead. The law also clarifies that employers can still accept a driver's license if one is voluntarily offered, but doing so cannot be used as proof of discrimination. These changes would take effect on January 1, 2027, and apply to employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations.
This bill requires public library employees in Minnesota to deny entry to immigration enforcement officials unless they present a valid judicial warrant. When access is granted, library staff must request official identification, limit entry to areas specified in the warrant, and immediately notify their city mayor, county board designee, or regional library system board. The law does not prevent officials from entering libraries to administer state or federally supported educational or library programs. This provision applies to all public libraries in Minnesota and takes effect the day after final enactment.
This bill establishes a one-time $300,000 grant program in fiscal year 2027 to help children in foster care who are noncitizen immigrants obtain legal documentation. The funding will support partnerships between social services agencies and qualified nonprofit organizations to identify children lacking birth certificates or Social Security cards and assist them in gaining permanent legal status. To receive funds, applicants must demonstrate a collaboration between a social services agency and a nonprofit with specific expertise in immigration relief, legal representation, and serving diverse communities. The bill also includes confidentiality protections for the private data of children receiving services under the program.
This Minnesota bill restricts state and local government participation in federal civil immigration enforcement efforts, prohibiting agencies from using resources to investigate, detain, or arrest individuals for immigration violations. It defines civil immigration enforcement to exclude criminal law enforcement and clarifies that cooperation with federal authorities on criminal matters remains permitted. The legislation also establishes a cause of action for constitutional rights violations related to immigration, prohibits denying education based on immigration status, and requires hospitals to create policies for interactions with law enforcement. Additionally, the bill appropriates funding to support these provisions and amends existing state statutes regarding immigration-related activities.
HF 3413 prohibits Minnesota state, county, and local government units - including county sheriffs - from entering new agreements with the federal government that allow them to enforce civil immigration law. The bill also requires immediate termination of any existing agreements of this type within 24 hours of the law taking effect. It defines "immigration enforcement agreement" broadly to include contracts, memorandums, or intergovernmental agreements that authorize local entities to carry out federal immigration enforcement actions. This policy change directly affects all state and local law enforcement agencies that previously participated in such federal programs. The law takes effect the day after final enactment, eliminating both new and ongoing participation in these specific federal-local immigration enforcement partnerships.
SF 4040 prohibits Minnesota employers from requiring a driver's license as a condition of employment, except for jobs where driving is an essential function. It directly affects employers statewide and job applicants who may lack a license due to cost, disability, or other barriers. The bill allows employers to accept alternative identification documents (like those used for USCIS verification) instead of a driver's license. Employers may still accept a license if voluntarily offered by an applicant, but cannot use this acceptance as evidence of a violation. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.
HF 3435 limits access to Minnesota school sites by federal immigration officials. It requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other DHS agents to show valid identification, provide a written statement of purpose, and obtain a judicial warrant before entering schools. School officials must also approve entry and restrict such agents to areas without students present, even if all requirements are met. The bill applies directly to federal immigration enforcement personnel and school districts operating under Minnesota law.
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.
SF 3492 repeals Minnesota's 2017 law that required driver's licenses to meet federal REAL ID standards. The repeal, effective July 1, 2026, would end the state's requirement to issue REAL ID-compliant licenses and to provide specific information about REAL ID to applicants. The bill also directs the state to prepare new legislation by February 2026 to update relevant statutes. This change would remove Minnesota's state-level implementation of REAL ID standards, though the federal requirement for REAL ID-compliant licenses to board domestic flights would remain in effect.
