HF4830
State and local units of government and law enforcement agencies prohibited from acquiring military-grade weapons from the Pentagon's 1033 program.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- To prohibit state and local units of government and law enforcement agencies in Minnesota from acquiring military-grade weapons through the Pentagon’s 1033 program.
Main Provisions
- Defines military-grade weapons as: militarily equipped vehicles and aircraft, weapons, and other objects designed to primarily have a military purpose or offensive capability, and ammunition.
- Excludes items that are not weapons, such as generators and medical aid equipment.
- Prohibits a state or local unit of government or law enforcement agency from acquiring military-grade weapons under the Pentagon’s 1033 program, as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1997, codified at 10 U.S.C. 2576a, as amended.
- Establishes a new provision in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 626 (Section 626.999) titled “Prohibition on Participating in Pentagon’s 1033 Program.”
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Adds a clear prohibition within Minnesota law (Chapter 626) that prevents state and local agencies from taking part in the 1033 program and from acquiring the associated military-grade weapons.
- Codifies a federal program’s restriction into state statute, creating a state-level rule that supersedes participation in this program for Minnesota entities.
Context and Practical Impact
- The bill formalizes a policy to demilitarize local and state law enforcement by removing access to surplus military equipment through the 1033 program.
- It does not specify penalties or enforcement mechanisms in the text provided.
Relevant Terms - military-grade weapons - militarily equipped vehicles - military aircraft - weapons - ammunition - offensive capability - military purpose - generators - medical aid equipment - Pentagon’s 1033 program - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1997 - 10 U.S.C. 2576a - Minnesota Statutes Chapter 626 - Section 626.999 - state and local units of government - law enforcement agencies - acquire / acquiring - surplus military equipment
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 07, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy | |
| April 09, 2026 | House | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Adds a prohibition provision within the referenced chapter related to military-grade weapons and the 1033 program."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes chapter 626 as the framework for a prohibition on state and local governments and law enforcement acquiring military-grade weapons via the federal 1033 program.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "626",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This is the federal statute governing the 1033 program cited by the bill as the basis for prohibitions on acquiring military-grade weapons.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "10 U.S.C. § 2576a",
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}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee