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MN HF14
MN HF14Criminal background checks required for firearms transfers, and grounds for disqualification of transferee permit modified.
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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
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 2022, 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 firearms transfers between private parties, with some limited exceptions. It modifies the grounds for disqualification of a prospective transferee, including allowing a denial if there is a substantial likelihood the transferee is a danger to themselves or the public when in possession of a firearm. The bill also establishes new procedures for appealing a denial of a transfer permit. Overall, the bill aims to increase public safety through expanded background check requirements and enhanced disqualification criteria for firearms transfers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (35)
Dave Pinto (D)*,
Jamie Becker-Finn (D),
Robert Bierman (D),
Ethan Cha (D),
Mary Clardy (D),
Nathan Coulter (D),
Heather Edelson (D),
Steve Elkins (D),
Sandra Feist (D),
Cedrick Frazier (D),
Emma Greenman (D),
Kaohly Her (D),
Josiah Hill (D),
Athena Hollins (D),
Frank Hornstein (D),
Melissa Hortman (D),
Samakab Hussein (D),
Sydney Jordan (D),
Ginny Klevorn (D),
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D),
Liish Kozlowski (D),
Larry Kraft (D),
Liz Lee (D),
Tina Liebling (D),
Jamie Long (D),
Kelly Moller (D),
Mohamud Noor (D),
Liz Olson (D),
María Isa Pérez-Vega (D),
Laurie Pryor (D),
Lucy Rehm (D),
Liz Reyer (D),
Samantha Sencer-Mura (D),
Zack Stephenson (D),
Cheryl Youakim (D),
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means (on 02/13/2023)
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