Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF5294: Law enforcement holds of certain persons subject to federal immigration detainers authorization
Status: In committee, May 14, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to public safety; authorizing law enforcement holds of certain persons subject to federal immigration detainers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 629.
From the introduced text, May 13, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to public safety; authorizing law enforcement holds of certain persons subject to federal immigration detainers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 629. Section 1. new text begin [ STAYED ORDER OF RELEASE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definition.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: For purposes of this section, "immigration detainer" means the United States Department of Homeland Security Form I-247 or successor forms. ] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Stayed effectiveness of release orders.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: In any criminal proceeding where the defendant is the subject of an immigration detainer issued by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement prior to a first appearance or a bail hearing, the effectiveness of release in an order of the court granting bail or pretrial release is stayed for the period of time necessary to facilitate the secure transfer of custody of the person to federal authorities, not to exceed 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 3.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: No new seizure.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: The stay of …
Sponsors
- Michael Kreun (R) · primary sponsor
- Julia Coleman (R)
- Karin Housley (R)
- Zach Duckworth (R)
- Carla J. Nelson (R, 24)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF5294?
- SF5294 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Law enforcement holds of certain persons subject to federal immigration detainers authorization.
- What does SF5294 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to public safety; authorizing law enforcement holds of certain persons subject to federal immigration detainers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 629.
- What is the status of SF5294?
- In committee as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (May 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF5294?
- Michael Kreun (R), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF5294?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5294&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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