SF399

SF399 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Permitted and trained school staff permission to carry firearms

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No 399 allows certain school staff, such as teachers and employees, who already have a permit to carry firearms and have undergone specific training, to carry firearms in schools. The bill proposes that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, in collaboration with security and law enforcement experts, should set up a training program specifically for handling active shooter situations in schools. This training program will be offered annually and will be free for staff at public schools, charter schools, and postsecondary institutions. The bill specifies that only staff who have recently completed a carry permit training or who already possess a permit to carry are eligible for this program.

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

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies rules surrounding possession of firearms by trained school staff."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This amendment to section 609.66 involves regulations around the possession and use of firearms, potentially affecting school safety protocols.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts definitions and scope of authorized firearm carriers in schools."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.66",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1d"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Creates a new provision for training-based eligibility for school employees."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Amends provisions related to firearm permits under section 624.714.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies requirements for annual training attendance."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 18"
  }
]