SF280

SF280 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Right to carry without a permit provision and optional permit to carry provision

Related bill: HF285

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No 280 aims to allow individuals in Minnesota to carry firearms without the need for a permit, although it still provides an option for obtaining a permit if desired. This bill amends existing state statutes to ensure that any person who isn't legally prohibited from possessing a firearm can carry one in public spaces such as vehicles, snowmobiles, or boats, and on their person. The bill also defines what constitutes a public place for the purpose of carrying firearms.

Additionally, it outlines a detailed process for obtaining an optional carry permit, which includes criteria such as completing a safe use of pistol training, being over 21, and passing certain legal and background checks. The permit, valid throughout the state, would be issued by the county sheriff and would need to be renewed every five years. The bill also requires the maintenance of a database for issued or denied permits and mandates annual reporting on the activity related to these permits. Furthermore, specific sections of the existing statutes that require a permit to carry are proposed to be repealed by this bill.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 20, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 20, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
January 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author stricken

Citations

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        "Included as a criterion for permit issuance."
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    },
    "citation": "518B.01",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 14"
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      "summary": "This section relates to the consequences of assault convictions on firearm possession.",
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        "Included as a criterion for permit issuance."
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    },
    "citation": "609.224",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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        "Included as a criterion for permit issuance."
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    "citation": "609.2242",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This section addresses harassment and related firearm restrictions.",
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        "Included as a criterion for permit issuance."
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    "citation": "609.749",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
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      "summary": "This statute defines laws governing the ineligibility to possess firearms.",
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        "Referenced for determining firearm possession prohibitions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.713",
    "subdivision": ""
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This section involves firearm transport and storage rules.",
      "modified": [
        "Referenced for determining legality of firearm possession."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.719",
    "subdivision": ""
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This section deals with bail conditions affecting firearm possession.",
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        "Referenced for assessing firearm possession prohibition."
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    },
    "citation": "629.715",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This statute addresses restraining orders and firearm possession restrictions.",
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        "Referenced for determining firearm possession prohibitions."
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    "citation": "629.72",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
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      "summary": "This statute involves the criminal gang member database, affecting firearm prohibitions.",
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        "Referenced for denying firearm permits based on gang affiliation."
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    "citation": "299C.091",
    "subdivision": ""
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