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HF 4830

State and local units of government and law enforcement agencies prohibited from acquiring military-grade weapons from the Pentagon's 1033 program.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Athena Hollins

HF 4830 bans Minnesota state and local agencies from acquiring military-grade weapons and related equipment via the DoD 1033 Program.

Author added Xiong
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Bill Summary · HF 4830

Summary of HF 4830 (Minnesota, 2025-2026)

Purpose and intent

HF 4830 proposes prohibiting state and local governmental units, including law enforcement agencies, from acquiring military-grade weapons and related equipment through the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) 1033 Program. The core aim is to restrict the transfer and use of surplus military equipment by local and state entities, addressing concerns about the appropriateness, safety, and community impact of such matériel in policing and public safety operations.

Key provisions (highlights)

  • Scope of prohibition: The bill would ban state agencies, political subdivisions, and law enforcement agencies within Minnesota from obtaining military-grade weapons and associated equipment via the DoD’s 1033 Program.
  • Covered equipment: While the exact list is not specified in the provided summary, “military-grade weapons and related equipment” typically encompasses items such as armored vehicles, tactical gear, certain weapons, and other surplus military technologies. The bill would define or reference the specific categories subject to prohibition.
  • Acquisition channels: The prohibition targets acquisitions through the DoD 1033 Program, which is a federally operated program that transfers surplus military equipment to state and local agencies.
  • Compliance and enforcement: The bill would establish requirements for authorities to avoid, disallow, or divest from 1033 Program purchases and may include mechanisms for reporting, audits, or penalties for noncompliance (exact enforcement language not provided in the summary).
  • Effective date and phase-in: The summary does not specify milestones, but bills of this type typically include an effective date or phased implementation to allow agencies to unwind existing 1033 Program purchases.

Who/what would be affected

  • State government entities: Agencies and officials at the state level that administer public safety or other functions.
  • Local government and law enforcement: City, county, and municipal police departments, sheriff’s offices, and other local public safety entities.
  • Procurement and asset management: Departments responsible for purchasing and maintaining equipment for public safety and related functions would need to adjust sourcing practices and inventory records to exclude 1033 Program acquisitions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced and referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy committee on April 7, 2026.
  • Author and sponsors: Authored by an identified sponsor with a co-sponsor (Athena Hollins); a recent action adds Xiong as an author (April 9, 2026).
  • Next steps in process: As a committee-referred bill, likely steps include committee hearings, potential amendments, passage by the Minnesota House, Senate consideration, and final enactment. Timeline depends on committee schedules and legislative calendar.

Potential policy implications

  • Public safety culture and equipment strategy: The bill could shift how agencies prepare for emergencies, mass-casualty events, or crowd control scenarios, possibly encouraging non-military equipment and trauma-informed practices.
  • Budget and procurement impacts: Agencies would reallocate funds and revise procurement processes, asset inventories, and training related to equipment previously sourced via the 1033 Program.
  • Federal-state dynamics: The measure would reduce reliance on federal surplus programs for local capabilities, aligning with policy debates about civilianoversight and accountability of law enforcement tools.

Note: The provided summary reflects the bill’s stated scope and typical provisions for bans on 1033 Program acquisitions. For exact definitions, implementation dates, and enforcement mechanisms, consult the full text and fiscal notes accompanying HF 4830.

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

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