Bill > SF278

This bill expands the background check requirements for noncitizen applicants seeking a permit to carry a firearm in Minnesota. The legislation modifies the state's existing permit application process by requiring noncitizen applicants to provide additional information, specifically their country of birth and alien number or alien admission number. Furthermore, the bill mandates that sheriffs conduct an Immigration Alien Query (IAQ) check for noncitizen applicants, in addition to the existing criminal background checks through state and national systems. The IAQ is a federal immigration database check that helps verify an applicant's immigration status and eligibility. The bill aims to enhance public safety by providing law enforcement with more comprehensive information about noncitizen permit to carry applicants, ensuring a more thorough vetting process before granting firearm permits. These changes build upon existing statutes that already require extensive background checks and personal information from all permit applicants, with the new provisions specifically targeting additional verification for noncitizen applicants.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0278&ssn=0&y=2025