HF285 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Right to carry without a permit provided, and optional permit to carry provided.
Related bill: SF280
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill from Minnesota, authored by Heintzeman and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy, involves changes to the public safety statutes concerning the carrying of firearms. It primarily permits carrying firearms without a permit in Minnesota, while retaining an option for individuals to obtain a permit if they choose. The key aspects of the bill include defining public spaces where firearms can be held, specifying criteria for obtaining an optional permit (such as age, training, and background checks), and revising application procedures for these permits.
Additionally, the bill sets the effective regions for permits, lays out the application content requirements, introduces an annual report on permit status, and specifies monitoring and database requirements for permit holders. Finally, it repeals certain existing statutes which required a permit for carrying firearms in public spaces.
This legislative shift is anchored in an interpretation of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, aiming to streamline and potentially expand gun rights under state law by recognizing the right to carry firearms without a permit, unless prohibited by other laws.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Extended option for nonresidents to apply to any sheriff."
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"summary": "Amends the criteria for applications for optional carry permits under section 624.714.",
"modified": [
"Clarified the sheriff's ability to contract permit processing."
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"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
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"The requirement for submitting applications in person.",
"Clarification on new application fees."
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"summary": "This amendment details the application form for optional permits to carry under section 624.714.",
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"Adjustment of required disclosures related to mental health commitments."
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"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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"Provision for renewal application processing fee."
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"summary": "Amends expiration and renewal terms for optional carry permits under section 624.714.",
"modified": [
"Defined renewal procedures and late fee applications."
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"citation": "624.714",
"subdivision": "subdivision 7"
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"Specifications on vendor contracting for database maintenance."
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"summary": "Amends the commissioner's contract database information regarding optional permits under section 624.714.",
"modified": [
"Enhanced access to authorized personnel for permit verification."
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"citation": "624.714",
"subdivision": "subdivision 15"
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"Categories for permit-related data collection."
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"summary": "Modifies the report and data collection terms related to optional carry permits under section 624.714.",
"modified": [
"Layout of annual report requirements to the legislature."
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"citation": "624.714",
"subdivision": "subdivision 20"
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"summary": "Amends the exclusivity clause for issuing optional carry permits under section 624.714.",
"modified": [
"Clarified the limitations on modifying permit criteria."
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"citation": "624.714",
"subdivision": "subdivision 23"
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"summary": "Referenced in criteria for denying optional permits to carry relating to firearm possession prohibitions under section 518B.01 subdivision 14.",
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"citation": "518B.01",
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"summary": "Cited as part of the denial criteria for optional carry permits based on prohibition of firearm possession under section 609.224 subdivision 3.",
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"citation": "609.224",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Included in the statute as a condition for denying optional carry permits based on firearm possession prohibition under section 609.2242 subdivision 3.",
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"citation": "609.2242",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Listed as a criterion for denying carry permits involving firearm prohibitions under section 609.749 subdivision 8.",
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"citation": "609.749",
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"summary": "Used in setting the prohibitory conditions for issuing carry permits under section 624.713.",
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"summary": "Referenced regarding restrictions on firearm possession for carry permit issuance under section 624.719.",
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"summary": "Referenced in predicate conditions for denying an optional permit based on firearm possession laws under section 629.715 subdivision 2.",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Cited within eligibility considerations for firearm possession in relation to carry permits under section 629.72 subdivision 2.",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Referenced in terms of criminal gang data affecting optional permit issuance under section 299C.091.",
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"citation": "299C.091",
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"summary": "Referenced in the repeal appendix concerning permit requirements in public places under section 626.84 subdivision 1.",
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