SF438

SF438 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Personal Protection Act modification

Related bill: HF17

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 438 is a bill proposed in Minnesota concerning public safety, specifically focusing on the Personal Protection Act. The major aspects of this bill include introducing lifetime permits for carrying handguns and reducing the application fees for these permits.

Key changes and features of the bill are as follows: 1. Lifetime Permits: This bill creates options for lifetime handgun carry permits, removing the need for periodic renewal every five years, which is currently required. 2. Reduced Application Fees: The bill proposes to lower the maximum fee for processing permit applications from $100 to a lesser amount, providing it does not exceed the actual and reasonable costs of processing, to make obtaining permits more affordable. 3. Training Requirements: Applicants must prove they have received training in the safe use of a pistol either by being employed as a peace officer in the state of Minnesota within the last year or by completing a certified training course. 4. Official and Standardized Forms: Applications for permits must be on an official, standardized form and include specific personal details and statements. The sheriff can only request this standard information and nothing beyond it. 5. Permit Card Details: The permit card will contain essential information about the permit holder, and, as proposed, it will no longer have an expiration date for permits issued after a certain date. 6. Data Handling and Privacy: Sheriffs are required to delete any records not necessary for supporting a current or renewable permit by March 1st each year, ensuring the protection of applicants' privacy. 7. Replacement Permits: Those holding valid permits issued before the bill's implementation date must request a replacement to conform with the new standards that don't have an expiration date.

These changes aim to streamline the permit application process, ensure rigorous training standards, and address public safety while respecting the rights of individuals to carry handguns.

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

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification that a sheriff must accept certain trainings as meeting the requirements."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies the Minnesota Personal Protection Act, specifically concerning the training requirements for permit applicants under section 624.714, subdivision 2a.",
      "modified": [
        "The subdivision clarifies the type of training required for applications.",
        "Modifications to the training requirements that sheriffs must accept."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional instructions on alternate training evidence acceptance."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section modifies the form and contents of the application for permits to carry under Minnesota Statutes section 624.714, subdivision 3.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates the standardized application form information and requirements.",
        "Clarifies submission requirements and limitations on additional information requested."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Existing expiration and renewal procedures."
      ],
      "summary": "This section modifies permit expiration and renewal procedures under section 624.714, subdivision 7.",
      "modified": [
        "Permit cards issued after August 1, 2023, do not expire.",
        "Renewal procedures with new criteria if a permit is submitted late."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 7"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirements for sheriffs to purge non-necessary data by March 1 of each year."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section revises record maintenance and data purging requirements for sheriffs under section 624.714, subdivision 14.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies which records may be maintained and for how long, especially regarding denied or revoked permits."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 14"
  }
]