Bill > HF3658

This bill modifies the processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders, which are legal orders designed to prevent individuals who pose a significant danger to themselves or others from possessing firearms. Key changes include expanding who can petition for an order to include any law enforcement agency, city or county attorney's office, family or household members, or a respondent's guardian, and allowing respondents to petition on their own behalf. The bill also clarifies that law enforcement agencies are responsible for serving and enforcing these orders, and it streamlines the process for emergency orders, allowing judges to consider petitions from chief law enforcement officers or their designees. Additionally, the bill extends the potential duration of extended orders to five years under certain circumstances, allows respondents to sell their firearms while under an order, and provides clearer guidelines for the transfer and return of firearms. It also updates definitions and clarifies liability protections for those involved in the process, such as mental health professionals and law enforcement.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3658/