The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297A.67, subdivision 40, to modify the existing exemption for firearm storage units and to introduce a new exemption for firearm safety devices. The new legal language defines "firearm safety device" and specifies that it includes devices designed to prevent unauthorized operation of a firearm, as well as locking mechanisms specifically designed for safe firearm storage. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a firearm sold with a safety device already installed is considered a sale of the firearm itself, not the safety device.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to protect the privacy of purchasers by prohibiting the collection or transmission of personal data related to the sale of firearm safety devices or storage units. If any information about such purchases is required by a government entity, it is classified as private or nonpublic data. The effective date for these changes is set for sales and purchases made after June 30, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 297A.67