Bill

Bill > HF694


MN HF694

MN HF694
Firearm transfer criminal background checks required, and transferee permit disqualification grounds modified.


summary

Introduced
02/04/2021
In Committee
02/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Author added Becker-Finn (on 03/18/2021)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...