Minnesota HF5048: Analysis of the statewide economic impact of increased immigration enforcement in Minnesota funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for an analysis of the statewide economic impact of increased immigration enforcement in Minnesota; requiring a report.

From the introduced text, April 20, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for an analysis of the statewide economic impact of increased immigration enforcement in Minnesota; requiring a report. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT FROM INCREASED IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IN MINNESOTA.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) $250,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the statewide economic impact of increased immigration enforcement beginning in 2025, including operations associated with Operation Metro Surge launched in December 2025, on Minnesota's workforce, small businesses, and statewide economy. This is a onetime appropriation.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) The analysis must include but is not limited to evaluation of:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (6) impacts on consumer spending, state and local tax revenue, and overall economic output.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) The analysis may incorporate relevant data and information from academic institutions, Minnesota businesses, state agencies, and other available economic data sources. The commissioner may …

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Sponsors

• Samantha Vang (D) · primary sponsor
• Larry Kraft (D)

Latest actions

1. April 22, 2026: Author added Kraft
2. April 20, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF5048?

HF5048 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Analysis of the statewide economic impact of increased immigration enforcement in Minnesota funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.

What does HF5048 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for an analysis of the statewide economic impact of increased immigration enforcement in Minnesota; requiring a report.

What is the status of HF5048?

In committee as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Author added Kraft (April 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HF5048?

Samantha Vang (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HF5048?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5048&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house