Minnesota HF132 prohibits carrying firearms within 100 feet of polling places, ballot drop boxes, and counting centers.

Minnesota HF132 makes it illegal to carry firearms, open or concealed, within 100 feet of polling places, ballot drop boxes, and counting centers. This prohibition applies two hours before polls open until two hours after they close on election days. Exceptions are made for law enforcement officers performing their duties. Violators face misdemeanor charges for a first offense and gross misdemeanor charges for subsequent offenses. The bill also ensures that federal regulations are not overridden by this state law.

Minnesota HF132 prohibits carrying firearms within 100 feet of polling places, ballot drop boxes, and counting centers.

Minnesota HF132 makes it illegal to carry firearms, open or concealed, within 100 feet of polling places, ballot drop boxes, and counting centers. This prohibition applies two hours before polls open until two hours after they close on election days. Exceptions are made for law enforcement officers performing their duties. Violators face misdemeanor charges for a first offense and gross misdemeanor charges for subsequent offenses. The bill also ensures that federal regulations are not overridden by this state law.