This bill appropriates $250,000 from the workforce development fund to support a Minnesota Trades Academy for youth in Saint Paul. The funds will be given to the Saint Paul Police Department to help young adults gain job skills in construction and receive driver's training. A key provision requires the program to prioritize youth at risk of gang or gun violence, aiming to divert them from such activities. This is a one-time appropriation that will only be available for fiscal year 2027.
This bill modifies the process for actively licensed peace officers in Minnesota to purchase firearms. Instead of a standard permit, officers may present their official badge or government identification along with photo ID to prove employment. The law treats this identification as equivalent to the permit typically required for civilian firearm purchases. This policy change applies only to officers currently employed within the state.
This bill requires the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to conduct background checks when requested by the Office of the Legislative Auditor. It amends Minnesota law to officially add the Legislative Auditor to the list of agencies authorized to request criminal history information from the Bureau. The change expands access to criminal background records for oversight purposes, allowing the Auditor to verify information related to public safety and financial matters. This provision applies specifically to the Office of the Legislative Auditor and does not alter existing background check procedures for other agencies.
This bill amends Minnesota firearm transfer laws to explicitly include ammunition when regulating the transfer of pistols and semiautomatic military-style assault weapons. It requires applicants for transferee permits to provide detailed personal information and authorize the release of relevant mental health records to local police authorities. The legislation also establishes clearer procedures for denying permits, including written explanations for denials, opportunities for applicants to submit additional documentation, and restrictions on reapplying within six months of a denial. These changes apply to permits issued on or after August 1, 2026, and affect individuals seeking to transfer firearms and ammunition in Minnesota.
This bill modifies Minnesota's human services background study and licensing procedures to strengthen program integrity and fraud prevention. It clarifies definitions for terms like "convicted" and "credible allegation of fraud," which now includes verified complaints, data mining results, audit patterns, and court documents. The legislation allows law enforcement to delay background check notifications for up to 90 days when an investigation could be compromised, and it expands the commissioner's authority to withhold payments from providers or associated entities involved in fraud or criminal convictions. These changes apply to individuals and organizations receiving payments from state or federal human services programs.
This bill modifies Minnesota's human services background study requirements and updates definitions related to serious maltreatment. It expands background checks to include all adults working in children's residential facilities and foster residence settings, regardless of whether they have direct contact with residents. The legislation also clarifies what constitutes serious maltreatment by adding financial exploitation of vulnerable adults involving $1,000 or more to the definition. Additionally, it allows law enforcement to delay mandatory notifications about criminal investigations when doing so could compromise an ongoing case, with written determinations required every 90 days. These changes primarily affect licensed human services programs, their employees, volunteers, and background check administrators.
This bill prohibits the possession of specific semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota, affecting current owners and potential buyers of these firearms. It defines banned weapons by listing specific models and including any firearms with certain features like pistol grips, folding stocks, or magazines holding more than ten rounds. The legislation establishes criminal penalties for violating these restrictions and amends existing state statutes to incorporate these new prohibitions.
This bill increases penalties for unlawful firearm possession in Minnesota, primarily affecting individuals with prior violent crime convictions and those prohibited from owning certain weapons. It raises the maximum prison sentence for people convicted of violent crimes who possess firearms from 15 to 20 years, and increases penalties for prohibited persons possessing assault weapons or ammunition from five to 15 years in prison. The legislation also makes transferring firearms to prohibited individuals a felony with a maximum sentence of four years instead of two, and increases penalties for dealers and others who violate transfer laws. These changes apply to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2026, and include exceptions for individuals whose firearm rights have been legally restored.
This bill prohibits individuals from possessing firearms in buildings owned or controlled by state or local governments in Minnesota, with exceptions for licensed peace officers, military personnel on duty, and those with written permission from the building's supervisor. The law classifies violations as a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both, and applies to buildings used for government administration. The prohibition takes effect on August 1, 2026, and does not apply to locations already covered by existing firearm restrictions in other subdivisions of the same statute.
This bill requires anyone who loses or has a firearm stolen to report it to local law enforcement within 48 hours of discovering the loss or theft. It establishes escalating penalties for violations, ranging from a petty misdemeanor for a first offense to a gross misdemeanor for third or subsequent offenses. The law also includes provisions that protect individuals from prosecution for firearm storage violations when they comply with reporting requirements, and mandates that police chiefs and sheriffs forward reports to the state commissioner of public safety within seven days. To support implementation, the bill appropriates $36,000 in 2027 to fund a reporting system managed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The measure would take effect on August 1, 2026.
