State or local governments owned or controlled buildings firearm prohibition provision and criminal penalties establishment provision

A bill for an act

relating to public safety; prohibiting firearms in buildings owned by or under the

control of state or local governments; providing criminal penalties; amending

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.66, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.66, is amended by adding a subdivision

to read:

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Subd. 1i.

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Felony; possession in state or local government buildings.

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(a) A person

who possesses a firearm within a building owned by the state or a local government, or

within a portion of a building leased or otherwise controlled by the state or a local

government, and used for the purpose of government administration, is guilty of a felony

and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine

of not more than $10,000, or both.

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(b) Unless a person is otherwise prohibited or restricted by law from possessing a firearm,

this subdivision does not apply to:

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(1) licensed peace officers or military personnel who are performing official duties; or

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(2) a person who has written permission to possess a firearm within the building or space

from the person having general control and supervision over the building or space.

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(c) This subdivision does not apply to locations described in subdivision 1d or 1g.

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EFFECTIVE DATE.

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This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to crimes

committed on or after that date.

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