Minnesota bill allows retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in schools.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to permit certain retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in schools. It modifies the definition of "school property" to include school buildings, child care centers, school buses, and facilities under school control. The bill exempts specific groups, including active peace officers and military personnel on duty, from firearm restrictions on school property. It also outlines penalties for possessing dangerous weapons, replica firearms, or BB guns on school property. The changes take effect August 1, 2025.

Minnesota bill allows retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in schools.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to permit certain retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in schools. It modifies the definition of "school property" to include school buildings, child care centers, school buses, and facilities under school control. The bill exempts specific groups, including active peace officers and military personnel on duty, from firearm restrictions on school property. It also outlines penalties for possessing dangerous weapons, replica firearms, or BB guns on school property. The changes take effect August 1, 2025.