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.

Minnesota House Bill 4184 (HF4184) aims to protect patients' rights by restricting law enforcement access to health care facilities for civil immigration enforcement. It requires health care facilities to develop and implement policies governing interactions with law enforcement agents involved in civil immigration activities. Specifically, the bill mandates that health care facilities must not consent to law enforcement entry for civil immigration enforcement without a valid judicial warrant. Additionally, it requires health care facilities to establish policies detailing procedures for verifying the identity and authority of law enforcement agents present on premises for civil immigration enforcement. ([revisor.mn.gov](https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4184/versions/0/pdf/?utm_source=openai))

The bill has received support from organizations advocating for immigrant rights and patient privacy. For instance, the ACLU of Minnesota has testified in favor of similar legislation, emphasizing the importance of protecting individuals from unwarranted searches and seizures by law enforcement agents involved in civil immigration enforcement. ([house.mn.gov](https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18962?utm_source=openai))

Some law enforcement agencies and officials have expressed concerns that such legislation could hinder their ability to enforce immigration laws effectively. They argue that restricting access to health care facilities may impede investigations and the apprehension of individuals suspected of being in the country unlawfully. However, specific media coverage detailing these concerns in relation to HF4184 is limited.