The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.66, subdivision 1d, to allow certain retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms on school property. It establishes that while possession of dangerous weapons on school grounds is generally a felony, there are exceptions for individuals authorized to carry firearms, including retired law enforcement officers. The bill also clarifies that firearms carried in violation of this provision are not subject to forfeiture. Additionally, it expands the list of exemptions from the prohibition on dangerous weapons to include individuals authorized under federal law to carry firearms.

Furthermore, the bill removes the previous provision that exempted individuals on unimproved property owned or leased by a child care center or school from the prohibition on dangerous weapons, while adding a new exemption for those authorized to carry firearms under specific federal law. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2025, and they will apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.66