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MN HF4474
Bill
Status
5/2/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Anderson
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AI Summary
HF 4474 Summary
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Requires a hearing within three days if an ex parte order for protection prohibits firearm possession by the respondent, even if one party does not request a hearing.
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Mandates that respondents ordered to transfer firearms to the county sheriff must do so within three business days of an order for protection or domestic violence conviction.
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Establishes that before a sheriff may transfer surrendered firearms to a third party, the third party must pass a background check and provide proof of court appearance and receipt of notice regarding criminal and civil liability for firearm access.
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Applies firearm surrender and transfer requirements to both protection orders under section 518B.01 and domestic assault convictions under section 609.2242.
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Specifies that sheriffs must file proof of firearm transfers with the court within two business days and may charge reasonable storage fees for temporary transfers.
Legislative Description
Hearing required if an ex parte order for protection prohibits the respondent from possessing a firearm, surrender of firearms to a county sheriff required following issuance of an order for protection and domestic violence convictions, and background check and court appearance for third parties accepting surrendered firearms established.
Last Action
Author added Whelan.
5/10/2018