This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 631.50, to enhance the notification requirements to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding noncitizens housed in publicly funded state and local institutions. The bill specifies that when a person is committed to a state or county institution, the chief executive officer or other responsible officer must inquire into the individual's nationality. If the individual is identified as an alien, the officer is required to notify ICE with specific details, including the date of conviction, the crime for which the individual was convicted, the length of commitment, the country of citizenship, and the date and port of last entry into the United States.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for institutions housing individuals serving felony sentences. By September 1, 2025, the commissioner of corrections or other designated officers must inquire into the nationality of each person serving a felony sentence. If an individual is found to be an alien, the same notification protocol to ICE applies. The bill aims to ensure that immigration authorities are informed about noncitizens in the correctional system, thereby enhancing public safety and compliance with federal immigration laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 631.50
1st Engrossment: 631.50