Criminal Justice (Drug Policy)

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SF 3661: Prohibit the sale and possession of ghost guns

SF 3661 prohibits the sale and possession of "ghost guns" - unserialized firearms made via 3D printing or lacking serial numbers - and requires all firearms to have unique serial numbers engraved on the frame or receiver. It gives current owners of unserialized firearms 180 days to add a serial number (via a federal licensee), destroy the firearm, remove it from the state, or surrender it to law enforcement. The law specifically targets DIY firearms that evade standard tracking, affecting residents who own such unserialized weapons or unfinished frames. It also bans distribution of 3D-printer firearm design files and requires public safety officials to issue notices about the new rules.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits untraceable ghost guns and mandates serial numbers, enhancing law enforcement's ability to track firearms and improve public safety within criminal justice framework.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 17, 2026

HF 3434: Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines banned, and criminal penalties provided.

HF 3434 bans the possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons (like AR-15s and AK-47s) and large-capacity ammunition magazines (holding more than 10 rounds) in Minnesota. It defines these weapons by specific models (e.g., Colt AR-15, Beretta AR-70) or features (folding stocks, pistol grips, threaded barrels). The bill creates criminal penalties for possessing these banned items and amends state law to clarify prohibited firearms and magazines. It directly affects individuals who own or possess these specific weapons or magazines. The law does not cover all semiautomatic firearms but targets models and features associated with military-style weapons.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by banning specific firearms and imposing penalties, directly aligning with OPPOSE indicators of increased criminalization.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Violent Crime

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate May 13, 2026

SF 3600: Lifetime firearms ban on persons who are convicted of certain misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor domestic assault offenses establishment

SF 3600 establishes a lifetime ban on firearm possession for individuals convicted of certain misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor domestic assault offenses in Minnesota. The bill directly affects people found guilty of these specific domestic violence-related assaults, prohibiting them from owning or possessing firearms for life. It amends Minnesota Statutes to implement this ban, changing existing law to require that such convictions automatically trigger the firearm prohibition. The law applies to offenses classified as misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors under Minnesota's domestic assault statutes, not felony domestic violence cases. This is a substantive policy change to restrict firearm access for a specific category of domestic violence offenders.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeImposes lifetime firearm ban on domestic assault convicts, enhancing public safety and reducing recidivism risk. Aligns with criminal justice reform goals of victim protection and preventing repeat violence.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 24, 2025

HF 2699: Psilocybin cultivation, possession, transportation, and personal use by individuals 21 years of age or older authorized; protections established; public education and harm reduction programs established; Psychedelic Medicine Board established; criminal penalties provided; rulemaking authorized; civil actions authorized; and money appropriated.

HF 2699 legalizes personal cultivation, possession, transportation, and use of psilocybin for Minnesotans aged 21 or older, removing criminal penalties for these activities. The bill establishes a Psychedelic Medicine Board to oversee implementation, creates public education and harm reduction programs, and authorizes civil actions for related issues. It amends Minnesota’s controlled substances laws (specifically sections 152.021, 152.022, and 152.024) to exclude psilocybin from possession crime classifications for adults 21+. The legislation also appropriates funding for these programs and sets up rulemaking authority for the new framework.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves criminal penalties for psilocybin use/possession (21+), aligns with decriminalization reform, establishes harm reduction programs per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes harm reduction programs and Psychedelic Medicine Board to regulate psilocybin for mental health treatment, advancing mental health services within healthcare framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SF 1577: Artificial intelligence generated child sexual abuse material and possession, sale, creation, dissemination, and purchase of child-like sex dolls prohibition provisions

This bill amends Minnesota's sex offender registration laws to require registration for individuals convicted of offenses involving AI-generated child sexual abuse material or child-like sex dolls. Specifically, it adds possession, sale, creation, dissemination, and purchase of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (under section 617.246) and possession/creation of child-like sex dolls (under sections 617.248-617.249) to the list of offenses triggering registration under Minnesota Statutes 243.166. The law directly affects individuals convicted of these specific acts, mandating they register as sex offenders under existing state requirements. It does not create new criminal penalties but integrates these offenses into Minnesota's existing sex offender registry framework.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding AI-CSAM and child-like dolls to mandatory sex offender registration, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 3, 2025

HF 1657: Treatment of water pipe fluid modified in the controlled substances laws.

HF 1657 modifies Minnesota's controlled substances laws to clarify that the weight of fluid used in water pipes is excluded when calculating possession thresholds, except when the mixture contains four or more fluid ounces of fluid. This change directly affects individuals who possess controlled substances (like cocaine, methamphetamine, or opioids) in water pipe fluids, as it prevents the fluid weight from counting toward criminal offense levels based on total weight. Key provisions amend sections 152.021, 152.022, and 152.023 of Minnesota Statutes to exclude water pipe fluid from weight calculations in possession crimes. The bill aims to align legal standards with practical realities of how substances are consumed, avoiding disproportionate penalties for fluid weight. It does not alter penalties for the substances themselves, only the method for measuring possession quantities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeModifies sentencing thresholds by excluding fluid weight from possession calculations, reducing penalties for minor drug offenses and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SF 2878: Office of Cannabis Management review of all verified social equity applicants before reviewing general licensing applications requirement provision

This bill requires Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management to review all verified social equity applicants before considering general licensing applications for cannabis licenses. It directly affects cannabis business applicants who qualify as social equity applicants (typically from communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition) versus general applicants. The key provision mandates that the Office must complete all reviews of verified social equity applicants in a given licensing period before moving to general applications. This changes the review order but does not alter the number of licenses available for either category. The amendment updates Minnesota Statutes section 342.14, subdivision 4.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrioritizes social equity applicants from communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, aligning with criminal justice reform to address historical inequities in drug policy enforcement.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SF 3172: Comprehensive substance use and addiction plan requirement

This bill requires Minnesota to create and publish a statewide comprehensive plan for addressing substance use and addiction. The plan must identify barriers to treatment, develop strategies for underserved communities, expand recovery infrastructure (like detox facilities and sober housing), and address addiction among people experiencing homelessness. All state agencies operating substance use prevention, treatment, or recovery programs must align their goals and budgets with this plan. The bill directly affects state agencies managing these services and ensures Minnesotans seeking addiction support - particularly those in disproportionately impacted communities - receive coordinated care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state agencies to align budgets with substance use plan, directing funding toward treatment infrastructure and recovery services per bill's requirements.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands recovery infrastructure and treatment access, reducing reliance on criminal justice system for substance use issues, aligning with reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates statewide plan to expand substance use treatment infrastructure, address barriers, and prioritize underserved communities - directly improving healthcare access for addiction, a core healthcare topic.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly requires expanding 'sober housing' as part of recovery infrastructure to address homelessness, directly advancing housing solutions for vulnerable populations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse Homelessness Land Use

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SF 2791: Cannabis gross receipts tax proceeds usage modification provision and cannabis youth grant program establishment

This bill modifies how Minnesota allocates cannabis tax revenue. It directs 10% of the 80% of cannabis gross receipts tax going to the general fund (totaling 8% of the tax) to a new Cannabis Youth Grant Program. The program funds youth initiatives focused on prevention, skill-building, and community engagement - including after-school programs, peer education, and restorative justice projects in communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis criminalization. Grant recipients must demonstrate how their programs prevent early cannabis use, improve mental health, and build leadership skills. The state must report annually on grant allocations and outcomes to legislative committees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 8% of cannabis tax revenue to fund youth programs, enhancing public service funding through tax proceeds allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirects cannabis tax revenue to youth programs including restorative justice projects in communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis criminalization, advancing reform-focused initiatives.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds after-school programs, peer education, and restorative justice projects under Cannabis Youth Grant Program, directly enhancing student educational access and engagement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Drug Policy

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in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 17, 2025

HF 897: Protection to children and vulnerable adults from exposure to fentanyl provided, and criminal penalties for violation imposed.

HF 897 amends Minnesota law to prohibit exposing children and vulnerable adults to fentanyl, methamphetamine, or related substances in specific locations. It makes it illegal for anyone to knowingly cause or permit such exposure in places like homes, public buildings, or overnight accommodations where children or vulnerable adults might be present. The bill adds criminal penalties for violations, including for exposing individuals to fentanyl (newly specified in the amendment) or methamphetamine-related materials. This directly affects caregivers, property owners, and anyone in environments where children or vulnerable adults could be present.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds criminal penalties for exposing vulnerable individuals to fentanyl/meth, expanding criminalization under drug offenses per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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