State preemption of local units of government regulating firearms repeal
This bill repeals Minnesota's current law that prevents cities and counties from creating their own firearm regulations. It allows local governments to establish zoning rules for where firearm dealers can operate (e.g., location restrictions for stores), which they could not do under existing law. The bill specifically repeals sections of Minnesota Statutes that previously blocked local control over firearm sales locations and other firearm-related regulations. This change directly affects cities and counties, giving them new authority to address firearm safety concerns through local zoning decisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026
Last action Mar 4, 2026
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1
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bonnie Westlin
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Ann Johnson Stewart
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Liz Boldon
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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