Bill > SF3681

This bill, titled the "Semiautomatic Military-Style Assault Weapons and Large-Capacity Ammunition Magazine Prohibition and Criminal Penalties Provision," aims to enhance public safety by banning the possession of certain firearms and ammunition feeding devices. It defines "semiautomatic military-style assault weapon" broadly to include specific models and firearms with similar action designs and features like pistol grips, folding stocks, or flash suppressors, as well as any semiautomatic pistol or rifle with a fixed magazine that can hold more than ten rounds. A "large-capacity magazine" is defined as any ammunition feeding device that can hold more than ten rounds, with exceptions for permanently altered devices, .22 caliber tube magazines, and tubular magazines in lever-action firearms. The bill prohibits the transfer, ownership, and possession of these defined weapons and magazines, with exceptions for government officials, law enforcement, and the military acting within their duties. For individuals who legally owned these items before specific dates (January 1, 2027, for assault weapons and July 1, 2026, for large-capacity magazines), the bill outlines a process for certifying ownership, requiring secure storage, periodic renewal, and restrictions on where and how the items can be possessed. Those who do not certify ownership must surrender, permanently disable, or remove the items from the state. The bill also introduces criminal penalties, classifying violations as felonies or gross misdemeanors depending on the offense, and makes conforming amendments to existing laws regarding firearm transfers and eligibility to possess firearms.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3681/