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MN HF4405
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Fue Lee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from wearing nonmedical face coverings (masks, hoods, balaclavas) that conceal their faces while conducting public immigration enforcement activities in Minnesota
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Covered enforcement activities include patrols, stops, arrests, searches, interviews, raids, checkpoint inspections, and serving warrants; covert operations and nonenforcement activities are exempt
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Face coverings are permitted only when necessary to protect against hazardous environmental conditions
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Violation constitutes a misdemeanor offense under Minnesota law
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Effective the day following final enactment
Legislative Description
Federal officers exercising federal immigration authority prohibited from wearing face coverings.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
3/16/2026