HF284

HF284 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Information collected and scope of background check conducted expanded for noncitizen permit to carry applicants.

Related bill: SF278

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill is designed to enhance the background checks for non-US citizens who apply for a permit to carry firearms in Minnesota. It involves more detailed data collection, including a requirement for non-citizens to provide their country of birth and alien number. The bill specifies the information applicants must include on their permit application forms and outlines the process for submitting these forms, including a processing fee limit.

The sheriff is required to conduct a comprehensive background check via electronic systems, including state and national criminal databases, and specifically for non-citizens, an Immigration Alien Query. Furthermore, police chiefs from the applicant's residence area can contribute information relevant to the permit issuance. Regular and additional background checks on permit holders can be conducted by the sheriff to ensure they remain eligible to possess firearms.

Overall, the bill aims to refine the process by which non-citizens in Minnesota can apply for and maintain a firearm permit, ensuring a thorough evaluation of their eligibility based on detailed personal and legal information.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Public Safety Finance and Policy
February 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Authors added
February 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
February 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Expands background check information to include country of birth and alien numbers for noncitizens."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill updates the requirements and procedures for noncitizen applications for permits to carry under section 624.714.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the application form requirements and data sharing with sheriffs and police chiefs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section references federal regulations concerning consent to disclosure of alcohol or drug abuse patient records.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures applicant's statement complies with federal regulations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "42 U.S.C."
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill mentions this statute in the context of obtaining commitment information required for background checks for permit applications.",
      "modified": [
        "States that the sheriff must obtain commitment information from this section or similar statutes from other states."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "246C.15"
  }
]