Minnesota SF462 allows certain retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in schools.

Minnesota SF462 amends state statutes to permit certain retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in schools. The bill modifies the definition of "school property" to include various locations where students are present. It exempts specific groups, including active licensed peace officers and military personnel on duty, from firearm restrictions on school property. The bill also outlines penalties for possessing dangerous weapons, BB guns, or replica firearms on school property. Effective August 1, 2025, the law applies to crimes committed on or after that date.

Minnesota SF462 allows certain retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in schools.

Minnesota SF462 amends state statutes to permit certain retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in schools. The bill modifies the definition of "school property" to include various locations where students are present. It exempts specific groups, including active licensed peace officers and military personnel on duty, from firearm restrictions on school property. The bill also outlines penalties for possessing dangerous weapons, BB guns, or replica firearms on school property. Effective August 1, 2025, the law applies to crimes committed on or after that date.