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HF 3606

Proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status required as a prerequisite to receipt of rental assistance or down payment assistance.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Nash

Requires verifying citizenship or lawful immigration status for every adult in households before any rental or down payment assistance payments are issued.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Housing Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3606

Summary of HF 3606 (Minnesota 2025-2026)

Purpose and intent

HF 3606 proposes a prerequisite requirement for rental assistance and down payment assistance programs run or administered by the state. The bill adds a mandate that proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status be provided for each adult member of a household before any payment is issued under the rental assistance or down payment assistance programs in Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.07.

Key provisions

  • New prerequisite in housing programs: For every household applying to receive rental assistance or down payment assistance, the administering agency must verify the citizenship or lawful immigration status of each adult household member prior to issuing any payment.
  • Scope of verification: Applies to payments under the chapter governing rental assistance and down payment assistance (Minnesota Statutes, § 462A.07).
  • Legal insertion: The provision is added as a new subdivision (Subdivision 22) to § 462A.07, creating a codified requirement within the statute.

Affected parties and entities

  • Households applying for assistance: Adult members must provide proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status before benefits are disbursed.
  • State agencies administering housing programs: The agency responsible for rental assistance and/or down payment assistance must collect and verify immigration status documentation to comply with the new requirement.
  • Stakeholders in housing policy: Landlords and housing providers may see downstream effects in terms of program participation timelines and documentation requirements tied to government assistance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date and implementation: The bill text indicates a statutory addition but does not specify an effective date beyond its passage. As introduced, it would take effect upon enactment and require program changes by the administering agency to implement verification processes.
  • Process changes: Agencies would need to establish procedures for collecting documentation of citizenship or lawful immigration status from each adult in participating households and to withhold, delay, or condition payments until verification is completed.

Potential implications

  • Access and eligibility: The bill could restrict access to rental and down payment assistance for some households if documentation is not readily available or if verification delays occur.
  • Administrative burden: Agencies would incur additional administrative tasks to collect and verify status, potentially requiring new forms, processes, or IT system updates.
  • Legal considerations: The measure raises questions about privacy, documentation standards, and potential interactions with federal immigration enforcement policies.

Sponsor

  • Co-sponsor: Jim Nash

This summary provides a concise overview of HF 3606’s core purpose, provisions, affected parties, and potential effects on housing assistance programs in Minnesota.

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

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