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HF 1313

Local governmental units authorized to prohibit or restrict the possession of dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives in local government-owned or leased buildings and land.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and 2 co-sponsors

Local governments in Minnesota could ban or restrict dangerous weapons, ammunition, and explosives on their owned or leased property.

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Bill Summary · HF 1313

Summary of HF 1313 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose and intent

HF 1313 would authorize local governmental units in Minnesota to prohibit or restrict the possession of dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives in buildings and land that are owned or leased by the local government. The bill aims to empower local governments to establish safety rules within their property, potentially enhancing public safety and order on government-owned or -leased premises.

Key provisions and changes

  • Authority granted to local units: Local governmental units (cities, counties, school districts, or other entities with local government authority) could adopt policies prohibiting or restricting the possession of:

    • Dangerous weapons
    • Ammunition
    • Explosives on property that the local government owns or leases.

  • Scope of applicability: The restrictions would apply to buildings and land owned or leased by the local government. The bill does not specify statewide uniform prohibitions but rather local discretion to implement restrictions as appropriate for their properties.

  • Enforcement and compliance: The bill outlines that local units may enforce the prohibitions/restrictions consistent with their existing legal and regulatory frameworks. Specific enforcement mechanisms (e.g., penalties, notices, or procedures) are not detailed in the provided summary and would depend on local ordinances enacted under the authorization.

  • Relationship to state law: The bill would not appear to override state or federal firearm laws; instead, it provides an additional local authority to regulate possession within the confines of government-owned or -leased property.

Who is affected

  • Local governmental units: Eligible entities would gain the power to regulate weapon, ammunition, and explosive possession on their property.
  • Public and visitors: Individuals on local government property (employees, permit holders, event attendees, etc.) would be subject to any local restrictions implemented under the bill.
  • Law enforcement and property managers: Responsibilities may include enforcing local ordinances and handling compliance on government properties.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: HF 1313 was introduced and read for the first time on February 20, 2025, and referred to the committee on Elections, Finance, and Government Operations.
  • Author and sponsorship:
    • Primary author not listed in the provided excerpt; co-sponsors include Samakab Hussein, Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger, and Kari Rehrauer.
    • Additional author additions occurred on March 6, 2025 (Hemmmingsen-Jaeger) and February 24, 2025 (Rehrauer) per the action history.
  • Next steps: The bill would move through the committee process, where it could be amended. If advanced, it would proceed to the floor for debate and potential passage, then to the other chamber per Minnesota legislative procedure.

Notes and caveats

  • The summary above reflects the material provided and does not include potential amendments, fiscal impact, or detailed enforcement provisions that may be added during committee deliberations.
  • The bill’s impact would depend on the scope of adopted local ordinances, including any exemptions (e.g., for law enforcement personnel, security details, or events) and any harmonization with existing state firearms regulations.

If you’d like, I can add a section comparing HF 1313 to current Minnesota law or provide a hypothetical example of how a city might implement a local prohibition on government property.

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

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