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MN SF205

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Champion

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Expands firearm possession prohibitions to include persons confined or committed (not just by judicial determination) for mental illness, developmental disability, or chemical dependency, with eligibility for restoration through court petition.

  • Requires all pistol and semiautomatic military-style assault weapon transfers between non-dealers to go through federally licensed firearms dealers as intermediaries, with dealers conducting background checks and filing transfer reports.

  • Increases waiting period for firearm delivery from 5 to 7 business days, with extension to 30 days if fingerprints are required for identity or criminal record verification.

  • Adds photocopy identification requirement (driver's license, state ID, or passport) for all transferees in addition to existing application information.

  • Creates new felony offense for knowingly transferring firearms to prohibited persons whose weapons are used in violent felonies within one year, and adds repeat offense felony for violations after prior conviction under this section or related provisions.

Legislative Description

Pistols and semiautomatic military-style assault weapons transfers and possession eligibility; criminal penalty provisions

Last Action

Withdrawn and returned to author

2/21/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/31/2013

Full Bill Text

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