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HF 4483

Possession and transfer of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons after a specified date regulated, report required, and criminal penalties provided.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Huot

Regulates possession and transfer of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons after a date, with reporting requirements and criminal penalties for noncompliance.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 4483

Summary: HF 4483 (2025-2026) – Possession and Transfer of Semiautomatic Military-Style Assault Weapons

Overview

HF 4483 is a Minnesota bill introduced in the 2025-2026 legislative session. Its central aim is to regulate the possession and transfer of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons after a specified date. The bill includes reporting requirements and establishes criminal penalties for violations.

  • Jurisdiction: Minnesota
  • Status: Introduced and referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy (as of 2026-03-18)
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor John Huot

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to address the possession and transfer of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons (MSAWs) after a certain date, likely by prohibiting possession or transfer unless exceptions apply. It also imposes a reporting mechanism and sets forth criminal penalties for noncompliance. The overarching goal is to reduce the availability of and access to semiautomatic military-style assault weapons to certain individuals or in certain circumstances, thereby enhancing public safety.

Key Provisions (as described; practical details depend on the full text)

While the exact language is not provided here, the bill’s title and action history indicate the following core elements:

  1. Regulation of Possession and Transfer (Post-Date prohibitions/controls)

    • Prohibits possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons after a specified date, with potential exemptions (e.g., law enforcement, transfers to decedents’ estates, renovations, or compliance transfers to licensed dealers).
    • Regulates the transfer or sale of these weapons after the specified date, potentially restricting sales, gifts, or bequests.

  2. Reporting Requirements

    • Requires reporting related to possession, sale, or transfer of MSAWs. This could involve dealers, manufacturers, or private parties reporting transactions or ownership changes to a state agency (e.g., a public safety or criminal justice agency).
    • May establish a reporting timeline, data elements to be collected (e.g., weapon serial numbers, transfer dates, buyer/seller information), and an enforcement framework for noncompliance.

  3. Penalties and Enforcement

    • Establishes criminal penalties for violations related to possession, transfer, or noncompliance with reporting requirements.
    • Penalties could range from misdemeanors to felonies depending on factors such as the type of violation, intent, or whether the weapon is possessed by prohibited individuals.

  4. Effective Date and Implementation

    • Likely specifies an effective date for the new prohibitions and reporting requirements.
    • May outline phased implementation or regulatory guidance for compliance by individuals and businesses (e.g., dealers or manufacturers).

Who Would Be Affected

  • Private individuals who own semiautomatic military-style assault weapons, especially those who would be subject to possession prohibitions after the specified date.
  • Firearm dealers and transfer agents who facilitate sales, transfers, or bequests of MSAWs and who would be responsible for reporting.
  • Law enforcement and public safety agencies responsible for enforcing the new prohibitions, collecting reports, and pursuing penalties.
  • Possibly estates and heirs if transfers or bequests are specifically regulated or restricted.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and referred: The bill was introduced and placed in the Public Safety Finance and Policy committee as of March 18, 2026.
  • Committee process: Likely to undergo committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes before broader floor action.
  • Implementation timeline: A specified effective date for prohibitions and reporting would be defined in the bill; transitional provisions may address existing possessors or ongoing transfers.

Notes

  • The exact text is required to determine specific exemptions, definitions of “semiautomatic military-style assault weapons,” and detailed reporting formats.
  • The summary reflects the bill’s title and stated purposes; actual provisions may include additional nuanced provisions (e.g., exemptions for possession under judicial order, transport within families, or grandfathering for certain weapons).

If you’d like, I can analyze the bill’s full text (when available) to provide precise definitions, exemptions, and the exact penalties and reporting requirements.

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

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