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SF576 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Firearm permits to carry authorization without expiration

AI Generated Summary

The bill SF No 576 proposed in Minnesota aims to adjust the regulations surrounding firearm carry permits. Key aspects of the bill include:

  1. Permit Validity - Introduces firearm carry permits that do not expire. Current permits expire every five years; under the new bill, all permits issued after August 1, 2025, will not have an expiration date.

  2. Training Requirements - Individuals applying for a permit must show proof of having received pistol safe-use training within the previous year. This can be proven through a certificate from a certified instructor or evidence of employment as a peace officer in Minnesota.

  3. Application Process - The bill specifies what must be included in the application for a carry permit, like identifying details of the applicant and a consent for the release of commitment information relevant to firearm possession eligibility.

  4. Fees - Establishes a maximum fee that can be charged for processing applications, setting a cap to avoid excessively high costs.

  5. Renewal Process - Despite new permits having no expiration date starting August 2025, holders of permits issued prior must follow specified renewal procedures, including a defined renewal fee.

  6. Record Keeping - Sheriffs are required to purge records annually of individuals no longer holding a current permit or not eligible for renewal.

  7. Replacement Permits - Holders of permits issued before the implementation date can request a replacement permit that matches the new standards without expiration.

This legislation could significantly alter how firearm permits are managed in Minnesota, simplifying the process by eliminating the need for renewal and clarifying training and application requirements.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Permits to carry now have no expiration date for cards issued after August 1, 2025."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "The expiration requirement and renewal process for permits which required periodic renewal."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the requirements and regulations concerning permits to carry firearms under section 624.714.",
      "modified": [
        "Permit application and renewal procedures have been updated in alignment with the non-expiring nature of the documents."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "624.714"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill specifies that application forms for permits to carry must use a standardized form as outlined in section 624.7151.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "624.7151"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 138.163 is referenced regarding the requirement for sheriffs to purge records.",
      "modified": [
        "Sheriffs must purge records annually by March 1 of applicants no longer holding or eligible to renew permits, overriding the requirements of section 138.163 regarding record maintenance."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "138.163"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references federal regulations regarding disclosure consent for alcohol or drug abuse patient records.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "Code of Federal Regulations title 42 sections 2.31 to 2.35"
  }
]

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