Minnesota SF5107 enhances criminal penalties for domestic violence-related offenses, including firearm prohibitions and mandatory counseling.

Minnesota SF5107 amends state statutes to enhance criminal penalties for domestic violence-related crimes. It mandates that individuals convicted of violating an order for protection are prohibited from possessing a firearm for three years. Violating this prohibition is a gross misdemeanor. The bill also requires courts to inform defendants of this firearm prohibition and its consequences. Additionally, repeat offenders within ten years face felony charges. The bill applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.

Minnesota SF5107 enhances criminal penalties for domestic violence-related offenses, including firearm prohibitions and mandatory counseling.

Minnesota SF5107 amends state statutes to enhance criminal penalties for domestic violence-related crimes. It mandates that individuals convicted of violating an order for protection are prohibited from possessing a firearm for three years. Violating this prohibition is a gross misdemeanor. The bill also requires courts to inform defendants of this firearm prohibition and its consequences. Additionally, repeat offenders within ten years face felony charges. The bill applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.