HF3402

Possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines banned.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

Related bill: SF3714

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

to restrict possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines by creating a new defined category in state law and aligning the statute to regulate these devices.

Main Provisions

Adds Subd.22, titled “Largecapacity magazine,” to Minnesota Statutes 624.712.
Definition: A large-capacity magazine is any ammunition feeding device that can accept more than ten rounds, or any conversion kit or combination of parts that could be used to assemble such a device if the parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.
Exemptions (not considered large-capacity magazines):
- A feeding device permanently altered so it cannot accommodate more than ten rounds.
- A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device.
- A tubular magazine contained in a lever-action firearm.

Signficant Changes to Existing Law

Creates a new defined category (large-capacity magazine) under the existing statute (624.712), establishing the framework for regulating or prohibiting possession of these devices.
The excerpt focuses on definition and exemptions; it does not specify penalties or enforcement provisions, but the change clarifies what counts as a large-capacity magazine for enforcement and regulation.

Practical implications

The bill sets the criteria used to determine whether a magazine is subject to the statute. If a device meets the definition (and is not one of the exemptions), it would fall under the new regulatory framework being added to the statute.

Terminology to note

largecapacity magazine
ammunition feeding device
capacity to accept more than ten rounds
conversion kit
permanently altered
.22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device
tubular magazine
lever-action firearm

Summary of impact

Establishes a legal category for magazines that can hold more than ten rounds and defines several exceptions, thereby enabling future restrictions or enforcement related to possession of those magazines. The bill lays out the exact terms used to determine what qualifies as a large-capacity magazine.

Relevant Terms - Largecapacity magazine - Ammunition feeding device - Capacity to accept more than ten rounds - Conversion kit - Permanently altered - .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device - Tubular magazine - Lever-action firearm - Minnesota Statutes 624.712 - Subd.22

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 17, 2026	House	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Public Safety Finance and Policy
February 19, 2026	House	Action	Author added
March 26, 2026	House	Action	Motion to recall pursuant to House rule 4.30
March 26, 2026	House	Action	Motion did not prevail
March 26, 2026	House	Action	Motion for reconsideration
March 26, 2026	House	Action	Motion prevailed
March 26, 2026	House	Action	Motion to recall pursuant to House rule 4.30
March 26, 2026	House	Action	Motion did not prevail

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds Subd. 22, defining 'Largecapacity magazine' as any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than ten rounds or any conversion kit or parts enabling such a device, if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.",
        "Specifies exceptions: a feeding device permanently altered to hold no more than ten rounds; a .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device; and a tubular magazine contained in a lever-action firearm."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 624.712 by adding a new subdivision (Subd. 22) to define a 'Largecapacity magazine' for purposes of the statute.",
      "modified": [
        "Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 624.712 by adding Subd. 22 to define 'Largecapacity magazine'."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.712",
    "subdivision": "Subd. 22"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%

In Committee