SF2305

SF2305 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Human trafficking offenses criminal penalties increase; employment of unauthorized individuals prohibition; sanctuary cities prohibition

Related bill: HF2351

AI Generated Summary

This bill, introduced in the Minnesota Senate as S.F. No. 2305, proposes several measures related to immigration, employment, and criminal penalties. Key provisions include:

Increased Criminal Penalties for Human Trafficking – The bill strengthens penalties for human trafficking offenses under Minnesota law.
Prohibition on Hiring Unauthorized Workers – Employers in Minnesota would be prohibited from employing individuals who do not have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Ban on Sanctuary Cities – The legislation would prevent local governments from adopting "sanctuary city" policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Mandatory Reporting on Assistance to Undocumented Individuals – State agencies that provide any form of governmental assistance (such as goods, services, or financial aid) to undocumented individuals would be required to report the total amount of such assistance to the legislature annually by December 15.
New Restrictions on Driver’s Licenses and IDs – The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 171.22, making it a felony to use a fraudulent or fictitious driver’s license or Minnesota identification card to verify lawful employment status.
- Other violations related to fraudulent identification documents would result in gross misdemeanors or misdemeanors, depending on the specific offense.

Overall, this bill seeks to tighten immigration-related laws in Minnesota by increasing enforcement, restricting access to employment and benefits, and penalizing fraudulent identification use.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
March 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety

Citations

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