This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.66, subdivision 1d, to allow certain retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms on school property. The existing law outlines penalties for possessing dangerous weapons on school grounds, categorizing such offenses as felonies or misdemeanors depending on the circumstances. The bill introduces a new provision that permits individuals authorized to carry firearms under specific federal law (United States Code, title 18, part I, chapter 44, section 926C) to do so on school property without facing penalties typically associated with firearm possession in these areas.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that school districts and entities composed exclusively of school districts cannot impose regulations on firearms that conflict with the provisions of this subdivision. It also specifies that the new regulations will take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date. The changes aim to enhance public safety while recognizing the rights of certain individuals to carry firearms in educational settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.66