Local governmental units authorization to prohibit or restrict the possession of dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives in local government-owned or leased buildings and land
This bill authorizes Minnesota counties, cities, and towns to prohibit or restrict the possession of dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives in their owned or leased buildings and land. Local governments must post conspicuous, prominently displayed signs with specific wording (e.g., "BANS GUNS") to communicate the ban, and exceptions apply for law enforcement officers on duty or individuals with written permission. Violating the ban would be classified as a misdemeanor, with the law taking effect on August 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2026
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1st Engrossment
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Mar 18, 2026
MINOR
The bill was updated from its introduction stage to its first engrossment, reflecting a significant one-year delay in the effective date of the new criminal provisions. This change means the law will now apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026, rather than the previously stated August 1, 2025. The update also adjusts the posting date of the bill to reflect the new legislative timeline.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was delayed by one year, shifting the effective date from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2026.
TIMELINE
The effective date for the new provisions was changed from August 1, 2025, to August 1, 2026, delaying when the law applies to crimes.
The bill's posting date was updated from March 17, 2026, to April 8, 2026, reflecting the progression to the first engrossment stage.
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Committee
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Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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