SF462 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain retired law enforcement officers permission to carry firearms in school
Related bill: HF896
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 462 is a bill introduced in Minnesota that aims to amend an existing law concerning the possession of firearms on school property. The proposed changes would allow certain retired law enforcement officers to legally carry firearms in schools.
Under current law, possession of a dangerous weapon on school property is generally a felony, and using or displaying a replica firearm or BB gun is considered a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor. This bill would maintain those restrictions but exclude certain retired law enforcement officers, making it a misdemeanor, rather than a felony, for these individuals to carry firearms at schools under specified conditions.
The bill defines school property to include school buildings, grounds, buses, and any areas under the temporary control of a school for school-related activities.
Exemptions already exist for active peace officers, military personnel on duty, authorized individuals in vehicles, firearm safety courses held on school property, and a few other specific exceptions. The bill would effectively add qualified retired law enforcement officers to this list of exceptions, allowing them to carry firearms on school property in a controlled manner.
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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"Clarification of exceptions for retired law enforcement officers carrying firearms in schools."
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"removed": [
"None."
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"summary": "This bill modifies the conditions under which certain firearms can be carried on school property according to section 609.66.",
"modified": [
"Adjusted exceptions for carrying firearms on school property."
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"citation": "609.66"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"None."
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"removed": [
"None."
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"summary": "This bill references the definition of 'dangerous weapon' as per section 609.02, subdivision 6.",
"modified": [
"None."
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},
"citation": "609.02"
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"analysis": {
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"None."
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"removed": [
"None."
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"summary": "This bill references the definition of 'replica firearm' according to section 609.713.",
"modified": [
"None."
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},
"citation": "609.713"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Exception for persons authorized under section 624.714 to carry pistols in vehicles on school premises."
],
"removed": [
"None."
],
"summary": "This bill refers to section 624.714 regarding authorization to carry pistols under certain conditions.",
"modified": [
"Clarified vehicle-related firearm carrying conditions under section 624.714."
]
},
"citation": "624.714"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Reference to section 97B.045 for firearm storage in vehicles on school property."
],
"removed": [
"None."
],
"summary": "This bill references section 97B.045 concerning firearm possession regulations.",
"modified": [
"None."
]
},
"citation": "97B.045"
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provision preventing school districts from regulating firearms inconsistent with section 471.634."
],
"removed": [
"None."
],
"summary": "This bill mentions section 471.634 in context of school district regulations on firearms.",
"modified": [
"Clarified the limitations on school district regulations on firearms."
]
},
"citation": "471.634"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Allowance for firearms carried under federal law section 926C on school property."
],
"removed": [
"None."
],
"summary": "This bill acknowledges the authority given by the federal code for carrying firearms, specifically referencing section 926C.",
"modified": [
"None."
]
},
"citation": "United States Code title 18, part I, chapter 44, section 926C"
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