SF 4200 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Reenact the 2024 amendment to the definition of trigger activator

This bill reenacts a 2024 amendment that bans binary trigger activators in Minnesota, which are devices that allow a single pull of the trigger to fire two shots. The law directly affects firearm owners and sellers by prohibiting the sale, transfer, or possession of these devices. It maintains the existing ban without interruption and applies to crimes committed on or after July 1, 2026. The legislation does not change the definition of the device but ensures the previous prohibition remains in effect for a specified future period.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action Mar 18, 2026

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Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 1 edit · Mar 18, 2026

MINOR

The bill's version was updated from the original introduction to the first engrossment, reflecting legislative progress. The most significant substantive change is the specific effective date for the new section, which is now set to July 1, 2026, rather than the day following final enactment.

Scope change

The bill's effective date was changed from a relative date (day after enactment) to a fixed calendar date (July 1, 2026), altering when the new provisions apply to crimes.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the new section was changed from 'the day following final enactment' to 'July 1, 2026', establishing a fixed start date for the law's application.

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Mar 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Comm report: To pass as amended

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Committee

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Introduction and first reading

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors