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MN SF690

MN SF690
State-funded services for undocumented noncitizens prohibition provision and MinnesotaCare and the North Star Promise scholarship program ineligibility for undocumented noncitizens provision


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Introduced
01/27/2025
In Committee
01/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to state government; prohibiting state-funded services to undocumented noncitizens; providing that undocumented noncitizens are ineligible for MinnesotaCare and the North Star Promise scholarship program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 136A.1465, subdivision 1; 256L.04, subdivision 10; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A.

AI Summary

This bill proposes three key changes related to state services for undocumented noncitizens in Minnesota. First, it establishes a comprehensive prohibition on state-funded services for individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States, meaning undocumented immigrants would be ineligible to receive any financial aid, grants, loans, or other forms of assistance funded by state tax revenue. Second, the bill modifies the North Star Promise scholarship program by explicitly excluding undocumented students from eligibility, limiting scholarship awards to resident students who meet specific citizenship or residency requirements. Third, the bill amends MinnesotaCare, the state's health care program, to specifically exclude undocumented noncitizens from participating, restricting program eligibility to U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawfully present noncitizens. These changes would take effect immediately after the bill's final enactment, with the North Star Promise scholarship provisions applying to awards starting in the fall term of the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill aims to restrict access to state-funded services and benefits for undocumented immigrants across multiple state programs.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to State and Local Government (on 01/27/2025)

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