Minnesota SF278 expands the background check scope for noncitizen permit to carry applicants.

Minnesota SF278 amends the state statutes to expand the background check scope for noncitizen permit to carry applicants. The bill requires sheriffs to perform an Immigration Alien Query (IAQ) check and check other relevant federal, state, or local record-keeping systems. It also mandates that noncitizen applicants provide their country of birth and alien number or alien admission number.

Minnesota SF278 expands the background check scope for noncitizen permit to carry applicants.

Minnesota SF278 amends the state statutes to expand the background check scope for noncitizen permit to carry applicants. The bill requires sheriffs to perform an Immigration Alien Query (IAQ) check and check other relevant federal, state, or local record-keeping systems. It also mandates that noncitizen applicants provide their country of birth and alien number or alien admission number.