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MN SF90

MN SF90
Permitted and trained school staff firearm carry authorization


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to public safety; allowing permitted and trained school staff to carry firearms; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 609.66, subdivision 1d; 624.714, subdivision 18, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299C.

AI Summary

This bill allows permitted and trained school staff to carry firearms on school property. The key provisions include: 1. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension must establish a school and postsecondary institution teacher and employee firearm training program, which must be provided at no cost to eligible staff. 2. The bill amends existing law to allow teachers and other employees of public elementary, middle, and secondary schools; charter schools; and postsecondary institutions who have a "school permit to carry" to possess firearms on school property, exempting them from the general prohibition on possessing firearms on school grounds. 3. The bill creates a new "school permit to carry" that can be issued by sheriffs to eligible school staff, with specific application requirements and permit details. 4. The bill clarifies that employers and postsecondary institutions cannot prohibit the lawful carry or possession of firearms in parking facilities or parking areas by those authorized to carry under the new school permit.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Lieske (on 05/09/2024)

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