Minnesota SF5087: Public nuisance cause of action for certain conduct related to the sale, marketing, importing, distribution, and manufacturing of firearms establishment

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, April 10, 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

• Ronald Latz (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
2. April 13, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5087?

SF5087 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 establishment.

What does SF5087 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 SF5087?

In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5087?

Ronald Latz (D).

Where is the official record for SF5087?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5087&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate