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SF 4430

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/19/2026 09:14 a.m.

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A bill for an act
relating to public safety; prohibiting certain ICE and Border Patrol agents from
being hired by law enforcement agencies; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [626.893] PROHIBITION ON EMPLOYMENT AND LICENSURE;
FORMER ICE AND BORDER PATROL AGENTS.
new text end

new text begin A law enforcement agency must not employ and the Peace Officer Standards and Training
Board must not issue a license to a person who was hired as a sworn officer of the United
States Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the United States Border Patrol on or after
January 20, 2025.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to persons seeking employment or initial licensure as a peace officer on or after that
date.
new text end