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This bill introduces several significant changes related to immigration, human trafficking, and employment of unauthorized individuals in Minnesota. The bill requires state departments to annually report the total amount of governmental assistance provided to individuals without legal status in the state, and defines such assistance broadly to include goods, services, credits, money, and related expenditures. It increases criminal penalties for human trafficking offenses, with extended prison sentences and higher fines for labor trafficking and sex trafficking crimes involving minors or aggravating circumstances. The bill also prohibits employers from knowingly employing unauthorized individuals, with potential penalties including employment termination orders, license suspensions of up to 14 business days, and fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per violation. Additionally, the legislation forbids cities from establishing "sanctuary" policies that restrict law enforcement's ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, defining such policies as limitations on inquiring about immigration status, sharing information with federal officials, or maintaining immigration-related data. The bill further amends existing laws to create stricter penalties for fraudulent use of driver's licenses, particularly in the context of verifying employment status, with potential felony charges for such violations. All these provisions are set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

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