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MN SF4209

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Kunesh-Podein

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Public library employees are prohibited from consenting to entry by federal, state, or local officials for immigration enforcement purposes unless the official presents a valid judicial warrant

  • Library employees must request valid identification from immigration enforcement officials and may only grant access to areas specifically identified in the judicial warrant

  • Immediate notification is required when entry is granted: city mayors must be notified for city libraries, county board designees for county/federated regional libraries, and system board designees for consolidated regional libraries

  • Officials administering state or federally supported educational or library programs are exempt from these entry restrictions

  • Includes a severability clause ensuring remaining provisions stay in effect if any portion is found unconstitutional; effective the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Public libraries limiting access by officials engaged in immigration enforcement provision

Last Action

Referred to Education Policy

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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