SF598 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Notice provided to United States immigration and Customs and Enforcement when a suspected undocumented person is being housed in a facility under the institution's control by certain publicly funded state and local institutions requirement provision
Related bill: HF772
AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill SF No 598 mandates that any state or local facility in Minnesota that is publicly funded must notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if they suspect that an individual in their custody is undocumented. This includes when a person is convicted of a felony, deemed mentally ill, or identified as posing a risk due to mental illness. The required details for the notification include the date and nature of conviction or commitment, the duration of the sentence or commitment, the individual’s country of citizenship, and their last point of entry into the United States. This bill applies to various institutions including state or county correctional facilities and mental health institutions.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Institutions must inform immigration officers about an alien's conviction details and entry information."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill amends the notification requirements to U.S. Immigration officers when an undocumented person is housed in a state or county institution under section 631.50.",
"modified": [
"Clarification on the term 'undocumented alien' and responsibilities of the institution's officer."
]
},
"citation": "631.50"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references the definition of a person who has a mental illness that is dangerous to the public.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "253B.02, subdivision 17"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references the definition of a person who poses a risk of harm due to mental illness.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "253B.02, subdivision 17a"
}
]