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MN HF4362

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Coulter

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Public postsecondary institutions regulated under chapter 136F or 137 may establish policies restricting visitors from carrying or possessing firearms on institutional property

  • Visitors carrying firearms in violation of institutional policies may be ordered to leave the premises

  • Refusing to leave when ordered constitutes a petty misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $25 for a first offense

  • Firearms carried in violation of visitor policies are not subject to forfeiture under section 609.531

  • Parking facilities and parking areas remain exempt from firearm restrictions for visitors, consistent with existing exemptions for employees and students

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education Finance and Policy3/16/2026

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