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MN HF694
MN HF694Firearm transfer criminal background checks required, and transferee permit disqualification grounds modified.
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Introduced
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
In Committee
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
92nd Legislature 2021-2022
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring criminal background checks for firearms transfers; modifying grounds for disqualification of transferee permit; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 624.7131; 624.7132; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 624.
AI Summary
This bill requires criminal background checks for all firearm transfers, with some exceptions, and modifies the grounds for disqualification of a transferee permit. Specifically, it allows law enforcement to deny a permit if the applicant is deemed a danger to themselves or others based on documented past contact with law enforcement. The bill also creates a new requirement for private party firearm transfers, mandating that transferors and transferees complete a record of transfer that includes copies of identification and the transferee's permit. Violations of the private transfer requirements can result in gross misdemeanor penalties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (34)
Dave Pinto (D)*,
Esther Agbaje (D),
Jamie Becker-Finn (D),
Robert Bierman (D),
Liz Boldon (D),
Andrew Carlson (D),
Shelly Christensen (D),
Jim Davnie (D),
Heather Edelson (D),
Steve Elkins (D),
Sandra Feist (D),
Peter Fischer (D),
Cedrick Frazier (D),
Mike Freiberg (D),
Jess Hanson (D),
Alice Hausman (D),
Kaohly Her (D),
Athena Hollins (D),
Frank Hornstein (D),
Melissa Hortman (D),
Michael Howard (D),
John Huot (D),
Heather Keeler (D),
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D),
Fue Lee (D),
Jamie Long (D),
Kelly Moller (D),
Kelly Morrison (D),
Liz Olson (D),
Laurie Pryor (D),
Liz Reyer (D),
Jennifer Schultz (D),
Zack Stephenson (D),
Cheryl Youakim (D),
Last Action
Author added Becker-Finn (on 03/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0694&ssn=0&y=2021 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF694&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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