Bill > HF4184

This bill requires health care facilities, which include hospitals, 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 verify the agent's identification and only grant access to the areas specified in the warrant, while immediately notifying their legal counsel or designated administrator. Furthermore, health care facilities must develop and implement policies concerning interactions with law enforcement during civil immigration enforcement, including procedures for verifying agent identity, accessing the premises only with a warrant or for safety emergencies, and releasing patient or resident information only with a valid subpoena, court order, or warrant, while adhering to privacy laws like HIPAA. These policies must also inform patients and residents about their privacy rights, including the ability to request amendments to their records regarding immigration status, and facilities must provide annual training to staff on these policies and post information about immigration rights. The Commissioner of Health will oversee compliance, investigate complaints, and can impose fines for non-compliance, with protections against retaliation for those who report violations.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4184/