SF784

SF784 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Judicially ordered firearms restrictions for abusing parties enforcement provision

Related bill: HF391

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No. 784 aims to enhance public safety by enforcing firearm restrictions on individuals who have been judicially determined to pose a threat due to abusive behavior. The bill mandates that such individuals must transfer their firearms within a specified period to a law enforcement agency, a federally licensed firearms dealer, or a legally eligible third party. This transfer could be temporary or permanent, depending on the conditions set by the court.

The bill stipulates strict guidelines and procedures for the transfer and storage of firearms, ensuring that the abusive party cannot access the firearms during the period they are prohibited from possession. It also includes mechanisms for law enforcement to confiscate firearms if an immediate risk is determined, and it requires detailed documentation and judicial oversight to ensure compliance.

Overall, the bill focuses on preventing domestic violence and protecting victims by removing firearms from potentially dangerous situations, thereby aiming to reduce the risk of firearm-related incidents in domestic settings.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 29, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 29, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
January 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety

Citations

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        "Provision for firearm restriction orders for the abusing party."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This section addresses the handling of domestic child abuse cases.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on court orders excluding abusing parties from the dwelling."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "260C.201",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Firearm restriction orders."
      ],
      "summary": "Relief available to victims of domestic abuse."
    },
    "citation": "518B.01",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provision for summarily forfeiting firearms used during assault."
      ],
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        ""
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      "summary": "Regulations regarding firearms for individuals convicted of domestic assault.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on penalties for violating firearm possession prohibitions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.2242",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allowing courts to prohibit firearm possession for life for certain offenses."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Regulations and prohibitions regarding firearms for individuals convicted of harassment or stalking.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on penalties for violating firearm possession prohibitions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.749",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  }
]