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HF 4184

Health facilities required to limit access to premises in certain circumstances, and health care facilities required to develop and implement policies regarding civil immigration enforcement.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Esther Agbaje and 11 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill requires health facilities to restrict civil immigration enforcement access and adopt policies governing interactions with immigration authorities to protect patient care access.

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Bill Summary · HF 4184

Legislative bill overview

HF 4184 requires Minnesota health facilities to restrict access to their premises during civil immigration enforcement actions and mandates that health care facilities develop and implement policies governing how they interact with immigration authorities. The bill aims to protect patients and staff from immigration enforcement activities within health care settings.

Why is this important

Health care access is a critical public health issue, and patients may avoid seeking necessary medical care if they fear immigration enforcement at medical facilities. This bill attempts to create "safe spaces" for vulnerable populations to receive care without deportation risk, which public health experts argue improves health outcomes and disease prevention across communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Fourth Amendment concerns: Whether health facilities can legally deny law enforcement access to premises without a judicial warrant, and whether such restrictions may constitute obstruction of justice
  • Resource and liability questions: Health facilities may face legal and financial liability for denying access to immigration authorities, and implementation could create operational burdens and costs
  • Scope of enforcement: Unclear how broadly "civil immigration enforcement" is defined and whether the restrictions apply equally to all enforcement types or only certain circumstances

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

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