Minnesota bill would ban possession of semiautomatic 'military-style assault weapons' and create criminal penalties
State bill HF4081 — Minnesota — status: in committee
Official title: Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons banned, and criminal penalties provided.
What it does
HF 4081 would make possession of semiautomatic "military-style assault weapons" a criminal offense and establish penalties for violations. The measure is a Minnesota House bill that was introduced, had its first reading, and was referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.
Industry impact
If enacted, the ban would directly affect manufacturers and retailers by restricting the sale, manufacture, and in-state transfer of firearms that fall within the bill's defined category, and could require businesses to stop offering or producing impacted models for Minnesota customers. Dealers and NFA/SOT businesses would need to review inventory and sales practices, update compliance policies, and anticipate enforcement risks for possession and transfers; the bill could also create secondary market disruption and potential demand for buyback or surrender programs depending on how exclusions or grandfathering are handled. Because the text and any exemptions or grandfathering provisions determine practical effect, businesses should monitor the bill's progress and consult counsel for transaction-specific questions once the final language is available.
Latest official status: Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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