Bill > SF11

This bill modifies the sales tax exemption for firearm storage units and introduces an exemption for firearm safety devices in Minnesota. The bill defines two new terms: "firearm safety device" (which includes mechanisms that prevent unauthorized firearm operation) and "secure firearm storage unit" (a locked container specifically designed for firearm storage). The legislation ensures that sellers of these devices cannot collect or transmit personal data about purchasers, and if any government entity requires collection of purchase information, such data will be classified as private or nonpublic. The bill also clarifies that a firearm sold with a safety device already installed is still considered a firearm sale, not a safety device sale. An important provision is that this law will become effective for sales and purchases made after June 30, 2025, giving businesses and consumers time to understand and adapt to the new regulations. The bill aims to promote firearm safety by making storage devices and safety mechanisms more accessible through a sales tax exemption while protecting purchasers' privacy.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0011&ssn=0&y=2025