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HF 4362

Visitor carrying of firearms on campuses of public postsecondary institutions regulated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nathan Coulter and 7 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill establishing statewide regulations for how visitors may carry firearms on public college and university campuses, replacing varying institutional policies with consistent state guidelines.

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Bill Summary · HF 4362

Legislative bill overview

HF 4362 would establish regulations governing how visitors may carry firearms on the campuses of Minnesota's public postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities). The bill creates a framework for permitting or restricting visitor firearm possession in areas that are currently either unregulated or subject to varying institutional policies. This addresses a gap where campus firearms policies may differ between institutions or lack clarity regarding non-students and non-staff.

Why is this important

Campus safety and firearm access represent ongoing policy tensions nationwide, with institutions balancing Second Amendment rights against security concerns. Clear statewide guidelines would provide consistency across Minnesota's higher education system rather than leaving policy to individual institutions, affecting both campus safety protocols and visitors' rights. This is particularly relevant given increasing debates over campus carry laws and school security measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment vs. Campus Safety: Tension between protecting visitor firearm rights and institutional security concerns, particularly given that colleges are vulnerable institutional settings
  • Regulatory Scope: Whether the state should mandate campus firearms policy or allow individual institutions autonomy to set their own rules based on local circumstances
  • Implementation Clarity: Defining who qualifies as a "visitor," what "carrying" entails (openly versus concealed), and which campus areas fall under regulation versus exemption

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

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