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This bill requires health care facilities, which include hospitals, medical facilities, physician offices, clinics, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, to limit access to their premises by law enforcement agents engaged in civil immigration enforcement. Specifically, facilities must not allow entry for such purposes unless the law enforcement agent presents a valid judicial warrant, which is a court order authorizing an arrest. Facilities must also request identification from these agents and only grant access to the areas specified in the warrant, while immediately notifying their legal counsel or designated representative. Furthermore, health care facilities must develop and implement policies concerning interactions with law enforcement agents involved in civil immigration activities, including procedures for verifying their identity and authority, and for accessing the premises only with a warrant or in response to a safety issue. These policies must also address the release of patient or resident information, ensuring compliance with federal laws like HIPAA, and only releasing information with a valid subpoena, court order, or warrant. Facilities are also required to provide patients and residents with notices about their privacy rights and a form to authorize disclosure of their health status to designees, and to train employees annually on these policies. The commissioner of health will oversee compliance, with potential fines for violations, and the bill also mandates posting information about immigration rights and protects employees acting in good faith compliance.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/4242/