Bill > SF784

This bill enhances enforcement of firearms restrictions in cases involving domestic abuse, harassment, and stalking by establishing new compliance procedures across multiple statutes. The bill requires courts to schedule a mandatory compliance hearing within ten business days of issuing an order containing firearms restrictions, where the court will verify that all firearms have been transferred and proper documentation has been submitted. If the court finds that the person subject to the restriction is not in compliance, the judge can take appropriate action, including initiating a contempt proceeding. The provisions apply to various legal contexts, such as child protection cases, orders for protection, domestic assault convictions, and harassment or stalking cases. The key goal is to ensure that individuals who have been determined to pose a potential threat are effectively prevented from accessing firearms, with a structured process for transferring and tracking firearm possession. The bill provides detailed mechanisms for transferring firearms to licensed dealers, law enforcement agencies, or third parties, and establishes clear protocols for documenting these transfers, with the ultimate aim of protecting potential victims from harm.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0784&ssn=0&y=2025