SF313

SF313 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Denial of the right of a person to purchase, own, possess, or carry a firearm solely on the basis that the person is enrolled as a patient in the medical cannabis registry prohibition

AI Generated Summary

This bill, SF No 313, aims to ensure that individuals who are registered as medical cannabis patients are not denied the right to purchase, own, possess, or carry firearms solely based on their status as medical cannabis users. The bill amends several sections of Minnesota Statutes to clarify definitions related to medical cannabis and to detail the circumstances under which certain individuals (such as those with specific criminal convictions or mental health issues) are ineligible to possess firearms. Additionally, it outlines procedures for the denial and issuance of firearm permits by sheriffs, including the reconsideration process for denied applications.

Key points of the bill include: - Definitions of "medical cannabis" and "qualifying patient" are specified. - Persons under 18 and those convicted of violent crimes or with certain mental health issues are generally prohibited from possessing firearms, with specific exceptions. - The bill emphasizes that using medical cannabis, as per state registry programs, does not constitute unlawful use of a controlled substance in relation to firearm possession rights. - Procedures and timelines for sheriffs to issue or deny firearm permits are detailed, ensuring transparent and efficient processes.

Overall, the bill aims to protect the rights of medical cannabis users while maintaining public safety standards regarding firearm possession.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety

Citations

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        "Definitions for 'Medical cannabis' and 'Qualifying patient' have been added as new subdivisions."
      ],
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      "summary": "This section is amended to include definitions related to medical cannabis and qualifying patients.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "624.712"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifications indicating that medical and adult-use cannabis consumption does not constitute unlawful use of a controlled substance."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments to clarify firearm possession eligibility related to cannabis use.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "624.713"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provision that cannabis registry enrollment or cannabis use is not grounds for permit denial."
      ],
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      "summary": "Modifications to permit issuance criteria for carrying firearms.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to the criteria for permit issuance."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Explicit prohibitions related to carrying a pistol under the influence of cannabis and other substances."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments to clarify acts prohibited while carrying a pistol regarding cannabis influence.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "624.7142"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Exemptions for registry participants regarding firearms possession."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Medical cannabis provisions reference impacting firearm regulations.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "152.22 to 152.37"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Substance influence definitions impacting firearm carriage rules."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Inclusion of intoxicating substance definitions in relation to firearm carriage.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169A.03"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Conditions under which mental illness status affects firearm possession."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced ineligibility criteria related to mental illness for firearm possession.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "253B.02"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Prohibition duration for assault offenses involving firearms."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Assault-related firearm possession prohibitions.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.224"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Conditions and duration for prohibitions related to domestic assault."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Domestic assault-related prohibitions on firearm possession.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.2242"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Peace officer-specific conditions for firearm possession post-treatment."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Commitment criteria's impact on peace officers regarding firearm possession.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "253B.04"
  }
]