Minnesota SF3600: Lifetime firearms ban on persons who are convicted of certain misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor domestic assault offenses establishment

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing a lifetime firearms ban on persons who are convicted of certain misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor domestic assault offenses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 518B.01, subdivision 14; 609.2242, subdivision 3; 624.713, subdivision 1.

From the introduced text, February 16, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing a lifetime firearms ban on persons who are convicted of certain misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor domestic assault offenses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 518B.01, subdivision 14; 609.2242, subdivision 3; 624.713, subdivision 1. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 518B.01, subdivision 14, is amended to read: Subd. 14. Violation of an order for protection. (a) A person who violates an order for protection issued by a judge or referee is subject to the penalties provided in paragraphs (b) to (d). (b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (c) and (d), whenever an order for protection is granted by a judge or referee or pursuant to a similar law of another state, the United States, the District of Columbia, tribal lands, United States territories, Canada, or a Canadian province, and the respondent or person to be restrained knows of the existence of the order, violation of the order for protection is a misdemeanor. Upon a misdemeanor conviction under this paragraph, the defendant must be sentenced to a minimum of three days imprisonment and must be ordered to participate in counseling or other appropriate programs selected by the court. If the court stays imposition or execution of the jail sentence and the defendant refuses or fails to comply with the court's treatment order, …

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Sponsors

• Bonnie Westlin (D) · primary sponsor
• Clare Oumou Verbeten (D)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Author added Oumou Verbeten
2. February 17, 2026: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
3. February 17, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF3600?

SF3600 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Lifetime firearms ban on persons who are convicted of certain misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor domestic assault offenses establishment.

What does SF3600 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing a lifetime firearms ban on persons who are convicted of certain misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor domestic assault offenses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 518B.01, subdivision 14; 609.2242, subdivision 3; 624.713, subdivision 1.

What is the status of SF3600?

In committee as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Author added Oumou Verbeten (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SF3600?

Bonnie Westlin (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF3600?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF3600&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate