HF3606
Proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status required as a prerequisite for rental assistance or down payment assistance.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF4623
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To require proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status for each adult in a household before rental assistance or down payment assistance can be issued.
Main Provisions
- Adds a new subdivision (Subdivision 22) to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 462A.07 titled "Proof of lawful residency housing assistance."
- The housing agency must require proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status for every adult member in a household before issuing any payment of rental assistance or down payment assistance under this chapter.
How it Changes Current Law
- Expands eligibility verification by adding a requirement that adults in a household demonstrate their citizenship or lawful immigration status prior to receiving rental or down payment assistance.
- Changes the process for approving and disbursing aid under the rental assistance and down payment programs by tying eligibility to immigration status documentation.
Potential Implications and Considerations
- Eligibility criteria become stricter for households seeking rental or down payment assistance.
- May affect households with immigrant members or mixed-status households.
- Introduces a verification step that could impact access to housing assistance and the administration of these programs.
Relationship to Existing Law
- This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 462A.07 by adding a new subdivision (Subdivision 22) focused on proof of citizenship and lawful immigration status.
Public Policy Considerations (Plain-language)
- The bill reflects a policy choice to ensure that housing assistance is provided only to individuals with verified citizenship or lawful immigration status.
Relevant Terms - proof of citizenship - lawful immigration status - rental assistance - down payment assistance - adult member - household - agency - Minnesota Statutes 2024 - section 462A.07 - subdivision 22
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Housing Finance and Policy |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee