HF2413 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Constitutional right to carry a firearm recognized.
Related bill: SF352
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to amend existing Minnesota law to recognize the constitutional right to carry a firearm without requiring a permit. It essentially seeks to remove the requirement for individuals to have a permit to carry a pistol in public spaces in Minnesota.
Main Provisions
No Permit Requirement: Individuals who are not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm can carry one without a permit. This includes carrying firearms in motor vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, or carrying them on the person in public places.
Definition of Public Places: The bill defines public places as government-owned property that is open to the public, but excludes private residences, personal businesses, gun shows, gun shops, and hunting areas.
Optional Permits: While no permit is required to carry a firearm, individuals can still apply for an optional permit through the county sheriff. This permit process includes background checks and evidence of training in firearm safety.
Permit Details: Optional permits will include personal information such as name, address, and identifying information of the holder, and will be issued statewide. Permits expire after five years and can be renewed.
Database and Monitoring: The commissioner will maintain a database of issued, denied, and revoked permits, which is accessible to law enforcement. An annual report to the legislature will be required regarding the number of permits issued and related statistics.
Significant Changes
Repeal of Permit Requirement: The bill repeals the necessity of obtaining a permit to carry a firearm in public places and removes penalties for carrying a firearm without a permit.
Elimination of Permit Display Penalty: The requirement for permit holders to display their permit when carrying a firearm, under penalty of law, is repealed.
Reciprocity Change: The bill repeals sections regarding the recognition of out-of-state permits and changes how Minnesota interacts with permits issued in other states.
Definitions and Penalties for Public Places: Sections defining penalties for carrying rifles, shotguns, and other firearms in public places are repealed.
Relevant Terms
public safety, constitutional right, firearms, permit, Minnesota Statutes, public place, optional carry permit, sheriff, database, reciprocity agreements, BB gun, gross misdemeanor, felony, repealer
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
Citations
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