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MN SF54

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/20/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Marty

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Origin

Senate

91st Legislature 2020 2nd Special Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local units of government and law enforcement agencies from acquiring military grade weapons through the Pentagon's 1033 program under the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1997 (10 U.S.C. § 2576a)

  • Defines "military grade weapons" as militarily equipped vehicles and aircraft, weapons and other objects designed primarily for military purpose or offensive capability, and ammunition

  • Excludes non-weapons items from the definition, such as generators and medical aid equipment

  • Creates new statute in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626 to codify the prohibition

Legislative Description

Pentagon 1033 program military grade weapons local governmental units acquisition prohibition

Last Action

Authors added Hawj; Eaton

7/20/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration7/20/2020

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