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SF2396 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain practices by service providers restriction

Related bill: HF3216

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 2396) proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 624.7181, subdivision 1, redefining "public place" for the purposes of carrying certain weapons. The key change in the bill is excluding motor vehicles—whether parked or in transit—from the definition of "public place."

Key points of the bill:
- Modifies the definition of "public place" to clarify that motor vehicles are not considered public places.
- Maintains existing exceptions for carrying BB guns, rifles, or shotguns in specified lawful circumstances, such as hunting, target shooting, or when transported in compliance with state laws.
- Aligns the term "motor vehicle" with its definition in Minnesota Statutes, section 609.52, subdivision 1.

Purpose:

The bill appears to support firearm owners by ensuring that possessing a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun inside a motor vehicle is not classified as carrying a weapon in a public place, potentially reducing legal restrictions on transporting firearms within vehicles.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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