Minnesota HF3744 prohibits law enforcement from using tear gas, chemical weapons, and kinetic energy munitions on civilian populations.

Minnesota HF3744 amends state statutes to prohibit law enforcement agencies and peace officers from using tear gas, chemical weapons, and kinetic energy munitions on civilian populations. The bill defines chemical weapons as toxic chemicals and devices designed to cause harm through toxic properties. Kinetic energy munitions include impact rounds like rubber baton rounds and projectiles. The board must develop a model policy for law enforcement agencies by November 15, 2026, and each agency must establish a similar policy by January 15, 2027.

Minnesota HF3744 prohibits law enforcement from using tear gas, chemical weapons, and kinetic energy munitions on civilian populations.

Minnesota HF3744 amends state statutes to prohibit law enforcement agencies and peace officers from using tear gas, chemical weapons, and kinetic energy munitions on civilian populations. The bill defines chemical weapons as toxic chemicals and devices designed to cause harm through toxic properties. Kinetic energy munitions include impact rounds like rubber baton rounds and projectiles. The board must develop a model policy for law enforcement agencies by November 15, 2026, and each agency must establish a similar policy by January 15, 2027.