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 06, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
February 10, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
February 13, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
February 17, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
February 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
February 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 13, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
Sponsors
- Rep. Max Rymer (R)
- Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar (R)
- Rep. Scott Van Binsbergen (R)
- Rep. Jeff Dotseth (R)
- Rep. Bernie Perryman (R)
- Rep. Isaac Schultz (R)
- Rep. Bidal Duran (R)
- Rep. Elliot Engen (R)
- Rep. Krista Knudsen (R)
- Rep. Peggy Bennett (R)
- Rep. Walter Hudson (R)
- Rep. Steven Jacob (R)
- Rep. Kristin Robbins (R)
- Rep. John Burkel (R)
- Rep. Bobbie Harder (R)
- Rep. Keith Allen (R)
- Rep. Jeff Backer (R)
- Rep. Harry Niska (R)
- Rep. James Gordon (R)
- Rep. Peggy Scott (R)
- Rep. Cal Warwas (R)
- Rep. Drew Roach (R)
- Rep. Mary Franson (R)
- Rep. Joe McDonald (R)
- Rep. Tom Murphy (R)
- Rep. Jon Koznick (R)
- Rep. Steve Gander (R)
- Rep. Pam Altendorf (R)
- Rep. Dawn Gillman (R)