Local governmental units authorized to prohibit or restrict the possession of dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives in local government-owned or leased buildings and land.

HF 1601 allows counties, cities, and towns in Minnesota to ban or restrict dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives on their owned or leased buildings and land. Local governments must post specific signage (with mandated size and wording) to enforce these restrictions, with exceptions for licensed law enforcement officers on duty and those with explicit permission from the local chief law enforcement officer. Possessing weapons in prohibited areas would become a misdemeanor offense. The law takes effect August 1, 2025, and applies to violations occurring on or after that date. It directly affects local government property users and provides a clear legal mechanism for communities to set their own safety rules.