Minnesota SF1596 prohibits the sale or transfer of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and establishes a buyback program.

Minnesota SF1596 makes the transfer of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons unlawful, with exceptions for government officials, members of the armed forces, and law enforcement. It defines "transfer" as any sale, gift, loan, assignment, or other delivery of such weapons. The bill also establishes a statewide buyback program for these weapons, funded by appropriations in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Violators face felony charges, imprisonment, and fines. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to reflect these changes.

Minnesota SF1596 prohibits the sale or transfer of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and establishes a buyback program.

Minnesota SF1596 makes the transfer of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons unlawful, with exceptions for government officials, members of the armed forces, and law enforcement. It defines "transfer" as any sale, gift, loan, assignment, or other delivery of such weapons. The bill also establishes a statewide buyback program for these weapons, funded by appropriations in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Violators face felony charges, imprisonment, and fines. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to reflect these changes.