Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines banned, and criminal penalties provided.
HF 3618 bans the possession of specific semiautomatic military-style assault weapons (like AR-15s, AK-47s, and Uzis) and ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds in Minnesota. It defines these weapons broadly to include models listed in the bill, as well as firearms with features like folding stocks, pistol grips, or threaded barrels. The bill creates criminal penalties for possessing these banned weapons or magazines, directly affecting individuals who own them. The law would amend Minnesota statutes to enforce this ban and penalties, applying to anyone in the state who possesses such firearms or magazines.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Leigh Finke
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Bianca Virnig
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Kari Rehrauer
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Kristi Pursell
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Leon Lillie
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Liz Lee
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Meg Luger-Nikolai
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Mike Freiberg
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Ned Carroll
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Samakab Hussein
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Shelley Buck
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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