Bill
SF 2279
Bars Minnesota state and federal agencies from accepting municipal ID cards for services, eliminating a key identification option for undocumented immigrants and vulnerable populations.
SF 2279 would prohibit state and federal agencies in Minnesota from accepting municipal identification cards as valid forms of identification for accessing state or federal services. The bill effectively creates a requirement that individuals use state-issued IDs (driver's licenses, state ID cards) or federal identification instead of city-issued alternatives.
This bill directly impacts immigrants, homeless individuals, and others who may rely on municipal IDs as their primary form of identification. Municipal ID programs in cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul were specifically designed to provide identification to undocumented immigrants and vulnerable populations who cannot obtain state IDs. Restricting their use could limit access to essential services like banking, healthcare, social services, and housing assistance.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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