HF16 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibited, use of immigration-related data provided, and county attorneys required to notify federal immigration authorities when an undocumented person is arrested for a crime of violence.
Related bill: SF643
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill from Minnesota aims to enhance the cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Here's a simple breakdown:
Prohibiting Restrictions: The bill proposes that no local or governmental entity in Minnesota can limit the sharing of information about an individual's immigration status with federal immigration bodies like the Department of Homeland Security, including agencies such as ICE and Customs and Border Protection.
Mandatory Actions: Under this bill, public employees would be obligated to share data concerning a person's immigration status with federal authorities, maintain this data, or exchange it with other federal, state, or local agencies to assist in enforcing federal immigration laws.
Enforcement Powers: The Attorney General or county attorneys could conduct investigations and take legal action if they believe any person or entity has not complied with this legislation.
Definitions: Clarifications include defining "federal immigration agency" and "federal law enforcement officer" to precisely identify the organizations and individuals intended under this bill.
The overall aim is to ensure that there are no local policies or ordinances that hinder the cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement efforts.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
Sponsors
- Rep. Max Rymer (R)
- Rep. Pam Altendorf (R)
- Rep. Jeff Backer (R)
- Rep. Peggy Bennett (R)
- Rep. John Burkel (R)
- Rep. Bidal Duran (R)
- Rep. Elliot Engen (R)
- Rep. Mary Franson (R)
- Rep. Steve Gander (R)
- Rep. Dawn Gillman (R)
- Rep. James Gordon (R)
- Rep. Bobbie Harder (R)
- Rep. Drew Roach (R)
- Rep. Kristin Robbins (R)
- Rep. Isaac Schultz (R)
- Rep. Peggy Scott (R)
- Rep. Walter Hudson (R)
- Rep. Steven Jacob (R)
- Rep. Krista Knudsen (R)
- Rep. Jon Koznick (R)
- Rep. Joe McDonald (R)
- Rep. Tom Murphy (R)
- Rep. Harry Niska (R)
- Rep. Bernie Perryman (R)
- Rep. Scott Van Binsbergen (R)
- Rep. Cal Warwas (R)
- Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar (R)
- Rep. Keith Allen (R)
- Rep. Jeff Dotseth (R)