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HF 3910

Authority for certain federal agents to perform arrests under state law removed.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Esther Agbaje and 23 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill removes federal agents' authority to arrest people for state law violations, restricting them to federal crimes only.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3910

Legislative bill overview

HF 3910 removes the legal authority that allows certain federal agents to make arrests under Minnesota state law. This bill would restrict federal law enforcement officers' ability to enforce state criminal statutes, limiting their arrest powers to federal crimes only.

Why is this important

Federal agents currently operate in Minnesota with broad arrest authority under both federal and state law. This change would create a clearer jurisdictional boundary between federal and state law enforcement, potentially affecting how crimes are investigated and prosecuted when both federal and state laws are implicated.

Potential points of contention

  • Operational coordination: Federal agents often work joint task forces with state/local police on crimes like drug trafficking and organized crime; removing arrest authority under state law could complicate these investigations
  • Public safety gaps: Some offenses might fall outside federal jurisdiction but within state law; unclear whether state agencies would have capacity to handle cases federal agents previously managed
  • Jurisdictional clarity vs. enforcement efficiency: While the bill clarifies authority lines, it may reduce flexibility in situations where federal agents are already on scene and respond faster than state officers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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