Minnesota HF4848: Public nuisance cause of action for certain conduct related to the sale, marketing, importing, distribution, and manufacturing of firearms created.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to public safety; civil law; creating a public nuisance cause of action for certain conduct related to the sale, marketing, importing, distribution, and manufacturing of firearms; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604.

From the introduced text, March 27, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to public safety; civil law; creating a public nuisance cause of action for certain conduct related to the sale, marketing, importing, distribution, and manufacturing of firearms; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [604.22] CIVIL ACTION FOR PUBLIC NUISANCE BY FIREARM INDUSTRY MEMBER.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) "Firearm industry member" means a person engaged in the sale, manufacturing, distribution, importing, or marketing of a firearm-related product.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) "Firearm-related product" means a product that meets any of the following conditions:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ or] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (3) was possessed in this state, and it was reasonably foreseeable that the product would be possessed or used in this state.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (d) "Firearm trafficker" means a person who acquires, transfers, or attempts to acquire or transfer a firearm for purposes of unlawful commerce.] new text end new text …

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Sponsors

• Dave Pinto (D) · primary sponsor
• Kelly Moller (D)
• Emma Greenman (D)
• Alex Falconer (D)
• Buck, Shelley (D, 47A)
• Steve Elkins (D)
• Larry Kraft (D)
• Mike Freiberg (D)
• Liish Kozlowski (D, 08B)
• Samakab Hussein (D)
• Fue Lee (D, 59A)
• Bianca Virnig (D)

Latest actions

1. April 7, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF4848?

HF4848 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Public nuisance cause of action for certain conduct related to the sale, marketing, importing, distribution, and manufacturing of firearms created.

What does HF4848 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to public safety; civil law; creating a public nuisance cause of action for certain conduct related to the sale, marketing, importing, distribution, and manufacturing of firearms; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604.

What is the status of HF4848?

In committee as of April 7, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy (April 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4848?

Dave Pinto (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF4848?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4848&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house