Bill > SF264

This bill modifies existing Minnesota law regarding weapon possession in state buildings and public places, specifically targeting the Capitol complex and courthouse areas. The bill eliminates certain exceptions for permit to carry holders in state buildings, making it a felony to possess dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives in the Capitol Area or courthouse complex, with potential penalties of up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. While maintaining exemptions for licensed peace officers and military personnel performing official duties, the bill removes some previous provisions that allowed permit holders to carry weapons in these areas. The legislation also adjusts definitions related to carrying firearms in public places, removing the previous blanket exception for permit holders carrying BB guns, rifles, or shotguns. The changes specifically provide limited exceptions for firearms in vehicles, such as allowing permit holders to place or retrieve firearms from a vehicle's trunk or rear area. Both sections of the bill will become effective on August 1, 2025, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date, giving state agencies and the public time to understand and prepare for the new restrictions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0264&ssn=0&y=2025