Certain retired peace officers possession of firearms in the Capitol complex authorization

This bill amends Minnesota law to allow retired peace officers to carry firearms in the Capitol complex under specific conditions. It adds retired peace officers to the existing exception for licensed peace officers under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 926C), permitting them to possess firearms in Capitol Area buildings without needing additional permission. The change applies to all Capitol Area state buildings except the National Guard Armory. This directly affects retired law enforcement personnel who previously could not legally carry firearms in the Capitol complex under current statute. The amendment would take effect August 1, 2025.