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MN SF916

MN SF916
Firearm and ammunition storage requirements establishment; locking device inclusion in each firearm requirement; criminal penalties establishment


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
01/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring the safe storage of firearms and ammunition; requiring a locking device to be included in each firearm transfer; imposing criminal penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 624; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.666.

AI Summary

This bill establishes new firearm and ammunition storage requirements in Minnesota. It requires firearm owners to securely store their firearms unloaded and with a locking device, and separate from their ammunition. The bill also requires that firearm transfers include a locking device, unless the transferee can provide proof of owning a compatible locking device. The bill imposes criminal penalties, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, for violations of the storage requirements, depending on factors such as whether the firearm was loaded, accessed by a child or prohibited person, or used in a crime. The bill also repeals an existing Minnesota statute on negligent storage of firearms.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (on 01/30/2023)

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