Minnesota SF4937: Identification of a lifetime permit to discharge a firearm or bow and arrow from a stationary motor vehicle provision on drivers' licenses and Minnesota identification cards

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to transportation; providing for identification of a lifetime permit to discharge a firearm or bow and arrow from a stationary motor vehicle on drivers' licenses and Minnesota identification cards; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 97B.055, subdivision 3; 171.07, by adding a subdivision.

From the introduced text, March 26, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to transportation; providing for identification of a lifetime permit to discharge a firearm or bow and arrow from a stationary motor vehicle on drivers' licenses and Minnesota identification cards; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 97B.055, subdivision 3; 171.07, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.055, subdivision 3, is amended to read: Subd. 3. Hunting from vehicle by disabled hunters. (a) The commissioner may issue a special permit, without a fee, to discharge a firearm or bow and arrow from a stationary motor vehicle to a person who obtains the required licenses and who has a permanent physical disability that is more substantial than discomfort from walking. The permit recipient must be: (1) unable to step from a vehicle without aid of a wheelchair, crutches, braces, or other mechanical support or prosthetic device; or (2) unable to walk any distance because of a permanent lung, heart, or other internal disease that requires the person to use supplemental oxygen to assist breathing. (b) The permanent physical disability must be established by medical evidence verified in writing by a licensed physician, chiropractor, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed physician assistant. The commissioner may request additional information from the physician, chiropractor, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant if needed to verify the applicant's …

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Sponsors

• Gary Dahms (R) · primary sponsor
• Jeff Howe (R)

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: Author added Howe
2. April 7, 2026: Referred to Transportation
3. April 7, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4937?

SF4937 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Identification of a lifetime permit to discharge a firearm or bow and arrow from a stationary motor vehicle provision on drivers' licenses and Minnesota identification cards.

What does SF4937 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to transportation; providing for identification of a lifetime permit to discharge a firearm or bow and arrow from a stationary motor vehicle on drivers' licenses and Minnesota identification cards; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 97B.055, subdivision 3; 171.07, by adding a subdivision.

What is the status of SF4937?

In committee as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Author added Howe (April 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4937?

Gary Dahms (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF4937?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4937&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate