SF1390

SF1390 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain retired peace officers possession of firearms in the Capitol complex authorization

Related bill: HF924

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill, S.F. No. 1390, proposes to amend the law in Minnesota regarding the possession of firearms by retired peace officers within the Capitol complex area. The current law prohibits the possession of dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives within courthouses and certain state buildings, with certain exceptions. The proposed amendment would expand these exceptions to include retired peace officers who are authorized under federal law to carry pistols. The bill aims to allow these retired officers to carry firearms in the Capitol Area as long as they comply with the relevant federal regulations.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds a provision allowing licensed and retired peace officers to carry pistols in buildings in the Capitol Area in compliance with specific federal law."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill authorizes certain retired peace officers to possess firearms in the Capitol complex by amending section 609.66, subdivision 1g.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.66"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References procedures for carrying pistols under terms of a permit according to section 624.714.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "624.714"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The Capitol Area is described in chapter 15B and referenced in relation to possession rules.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "15B"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Federal law provision allows licensed and retired peace officers to carry pistols in the Capitol Area.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "18 U.S.C. section 926C"
  }
]