Minnesota SF2305 increases penalties for human trafficking, prohibits employing unauthorized individuals, and bans sanctuary cities.

SF2305 amends Minnesota law to increase criminal penalties for human trafficking offenses, particularly those involving minors. It prohibits employers from knowingly hiring unauthorized individuals and mandates reporting of governmental assistance to unauthorized individuals. The bill also bans cities from enacting policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Effective August 1, 2025, the law applies to crimes committed on or after that date.

Minnesota SF2305 increases penalties for human trafficking, prohibits employing unauthorized individuals, and bans sanctuary cities.

SF2305 amends Minnesota law to increase criminal penalties for human trafficking offenses, particularly those involving minors. It prohibits employers from knowingly hiring unauthorized individuals and mandates reporting of governmental assistance to unauthorized individuals. The bill also bans cities from enacting policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Effective August 1, 2025, the law applies to crimes committed on or after that date.