Requires testing for suspected firearm carriers under the influence, increases penalties, and extends firearm prohibition periods.
Minnesota HF5006 mandates peace officers to test individuals suspected of carrying a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. The bill increases penalties for carrying a firearm with an elevated blood alcohol concentration and extends the duration a person is barred from carrying a firearm following certain convictions. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2026.
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