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MN HF15

MN HF15
Law enforcement and family members enabled to petition a court to prohibit people from possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger to themselves or others by possessing a firearm, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
01/04/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to public safety; enabling law enforcement and family members to petition a court to prohibit people from possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger to themselves or others by possessing a firearm; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 624.713, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 624; 626.

AI Summary

This bill enables law enforcement and family members to petition a court to prohibit people from possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger to themselves or others by possessing a firearm. The bill establishes a new "extreme risk protection order" process where the court can prohibit a person from possessing firearms for up to one year if there is clear and convincing evidence that the person poses a significant danger. The bill also appropriates money and requires the development of model procedures for law enforcement to follow when firearms are transferred to them under the new law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means (on 02/15/2023)

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