This bill aims to enhance protections for individuals in sensitive locations, particularly in relation to immigration enforcement. It restricts law enforcement access to courthouses and health care facilities, prohibiting civil arrests for individuals involved in court proceedings and requiring valid judicial warrants for law enforcement entry into health care settings. Violators of these provisions may face civil damages, including claims of false imprisonment. The bill also mandates that health care facilities develop policies for interactions with law enforcement, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and providing training for employees on these procedures.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to protect students' citizenship or immigration status in educational settings. It ensures that no child is denied a free public education based on immigration status and prohibits schools from collecting or disclosing such information unless legally required. The bill establishes procedures for schools to handle law enforcement requests for access to students, ensuring compliance with judicial warrants and notifying parents or guardians when possible. Furthermore, it introduces definitions related to law enforcement access in postsecondary institutions and child care centers, requiring valid identification and judicial warrants for entry, while providing liability protections for employees acting in good faith. The effective date for these changes is set for the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.319, 13.32, 123B.51, 609.662, 299C.80, 609.735