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HF3283 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Establishments with on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses authorized to prohibit the carry of firearms by off-duty peace officers.

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Purpose of the Bill

The goal of this bill is to modify regulations around the carrying of firearms by off-duty peace officers in Minnesota, particularly in private establishments that serve intoxicating liquor.

Main Provisions

  • The bill allows private establishments holding on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to prohibit off-duty peace officers from carrying firearms within their premises.
  • Establishments can enforce this ban by prominently posting signs at each entrance, informing visitors of the prohibition, or by personally notifying them.
  • If the off-duty officer does not comply with the request to leave, they may be charged with a petty misdemeanor, although their firearm would not be subject to forfeiture.
  • The bill clarifies the design and placement requirements for these signs to ensure they are visible and understandable.
  • Establishments cannot prohibit the lawful carrying or possession of firearms in parking lots or areas.
  • The bill does not apply to security guards who are conducting official work duties.
  • Landlords are not permitted to restrict tenants or their guests from carrying firearms.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Off-duty peace officers can be explicitly prohibited from carrying firearms in specific private establishments with liquor licenses, modifying previous assumptions about an officer's right to carry firearms while off duty in such locations.

Relevant Terms

  • Firearm
  • Off-duty peace officer
  • Intoxicating liquor
  • Private establishment
  • Petty misdemeanor
  • Permit holder
  • Security guard

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authority for establishments with onsale intoxicating liquor licenses to prohibit the carry of firearms by off-duty peace officers."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the rules regarding the carry of firearms in private establishments under Minnesota Statutes section 624.714, subdivision 17.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the conditions under which a private establishment can prohibit firearms."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 17"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Reference to Minnesota Statutes section 609.531, regarding forfeiture of firearms, noting exceptions for violations of changes made to 624.714, subdivision 17.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.531",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifications refer to the definition of a 'peace officer' in section 626.84, subdivision 1, affecting who can be denied entry with a firearm to establishments with onsale liquor licenses.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "626.84",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Reference to section 609.605 is made, noting its inconsistency with exclusive criteria set in section 624.714, subdivision 17, for notifying permit holders when firearm possession is prohibited.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.605",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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