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MN HF2776

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

King Banaian

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 624.714, subdivision 17, to exempt corrections officers and detention facility custody staff from firearm restrictions at private establishments.

  • Adds corrections officers and staff employed by state or local correctional/detention facilities whose primary duty is inmate supervision to the list of personnel exempt from "no firearms" policies.

  • Existing exemptions for active licensed peace officers and security guards acting within their employment scope remain in effect.

  • Applies to private establishments that have posted required signage or made personal requests prohibiting firearms, but does not restrict firearms in parking areas or private residences.

Legislative Description

Corrections officers and custody staff authorized to carry a firearm at private establishments.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

3/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance3/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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