Bill > HF1601

This bill authorizes local government units (counties, cities, and towns) to create their own rules prohibiting or restricting possession of dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives in buildings or on land they own or lease. The new law would allow these local governmental bodies to establish weapon restrictions, with some specific exceptions: licensed peace officers and military personnel performing official duties would still be permitted to carry weapons, and individuals could possess weapons with express consent from the local unit's chief law enforcement officer or governing body. To implement these restrictions, local units must post conspicuous signs at building entrances and land access points, using specific design requirements such as black Arial typeface at least two inches tall on a contrasting background. Violation of these local weapon restrictions would be considered a misdemeanor. The bill includes precise definitions for terms like "conspicuous" and "prominently" and specifies sign placement guidelines based on the size of the property. The new law would become effective on August 1, 2025, and would apply to crimes committed on or after that date, providing local governments more flexibility in managing weapon possession on their properties while maintaining clear guidelines for implementation.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1601&ssn=0&y=2025