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SF 313

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Koran

Minnesota bill prohibits denying firearm rights to medical cannabis registry patients based solely on their enrollment status, addressing state-federal legal conflicts.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 313

Legislative bill overview

SF 313 prohibits the state from denying firearm rights to individuals solely because they are enrolled in Minnesota's medical cannabis registry. The bill prevents medical cannabis patients from being automatically disqualified from purchasing, owning, possessing, or carrying firearms based on their registry status alone.

Why is this important

This bill addresses a conflict between state and federal law: Minnesota allows medical cannabis use, but federal law prohibits firearm possession by any cannabis user, creating a legal bind for medical patients. The practical impact affects hundreds of registered medical cannabis patients who may face barriers to Second Amendment rights or fear legal consequences for possessing both registered cannabis and firearms.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal law conflict: Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(d)) still prohibits firearm possession by cannabis users regardless of state law, meaning passage wouldn't resolve the legal risk for patients
  • Public safety concerns: Opponents may argue that cannabis impairment could affect firearm safety and that medical patients shouldn't possess firearms during active use
  • ATM Form 4473 compliance: Federal firearm purchase forms ask about illegal drug use; medical cannabis patients would face questions about answering honestly versus state protections
  • Implementation ambiguity: Unclear how state law would practically override federal restrictions or protect patients from federal prosecution

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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