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SF576 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Firearm permits to carry authorization without expiration

AI Generated Summary

The bill SF No 576 proposed in Minnesota aims to adjust the regulations surrounding firearm carry permits. Key aspects of the bill include:

  1. Permit Validity - Introduces firearm carry permits that do not expire. Current permits expire every five years; under the new bill, all permits issued after August 1, 2025, will not have an expiration date.

  2. Training Requirements - Individuals applying for a permit must show proof of having received pistol safe-use training within the previous year. This can be proven through a certificate from a certified instructor or evidence of employment as a peace officer in Minnesota.

  3. Application Process - The bill specifies what must be included in the application for a carry permit, like identifying details of the applicant and a consent for the release of commitment information relevant to firearm possession eligibility.

  4. Fees - Establishes a maximum fee that can be charged for processing applications, setting a cap to avoid excessively high costs.

  5. Renewal Process - Despite new permits having no expiration date starting August 2025, holders of permits issued prior must follow specified renewal procedures, including a defined renewal fee.

  6. Record Keeping - Sheriffs are required to purge records annually of individuals no longer holding a current permit or not eligible for renewal.

  7. Replacement Permits - Holders of permits issued before the implementation date can request a replacement permit that matches the new standards without expiration.

This legislation could significantly alter how firearm permits are managed in Minnesota, simplifying the process by eliminating the need for renewal and clarifying training and application requirements.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 22, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 22, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows for certification by any Department of Public Safety-approved organization."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This legislation amends training requirements for firearm permits under section 624.714.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies requirements for safe use training evidence accepted by sheriffs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specifies items required for application packets."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This legislation modifies the application process and requirements for firearm permits under section 624.714.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes processing fee requirements and conditions for submission."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Permit cards indicate they do not expire if issued after August 1, 2025."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Expiration terms for pre-August 1, 2025, permits."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill changes the permit to carry expiration and renewal process under section 624.714.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the renewal fee and application period conditions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 7"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Annual purging requirement deadlines for outdated permit information."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This legislation updates record-keeping requirements for firearm permits under section 624.714.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies exceptions for records of denied or revoked permits."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 14"
  }
]

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