Bill > HF1313

This bill allows local government units (counties, cities, and towns) to prohibit or restrict the possession of dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives within buildings or on land they own or lease. The bill creates a new legal provision that enables local elected governing bodies to establish such restrictions, with some important exceptions. Specifically, licensed peace officers, military personnel performing official duties, and individuals with express consent from the local unit's chief law enforcement officer or governing body are exempt from these restrictions. Individuals who violate these local restrictions would be guilty of a misdemeanor. The bill requires conspicuous signage that clearly indicates the weapon prohibition, with detailed specifications for sign size, placement, and lettering. Signs must be prominently displayed at building entrances and at roadway entries to the property, with the number of signs varying based on the land's acreage. The effective date is August 1, 2025, meaning these provisions will apply to crimes committed on or after that date. The bill does not limit the state's ability to prosecute other weapon-related offenses under existing statutes.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1313&ssn=0&y=2025