Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF5267: Process of firearm purchase by peace officers modification
Status: In committee, May 6, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying the process of firearm purchase by peace officers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 624.
From the introduced text, May 5, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying the process of firearm purchase by peace officers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 624. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [624.7135] FIREARM PURCHASE BY PEACE OFFICERS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: An actively licensed Minnesota peace officer may purchase a firearm under this chapter by presenting the peace officer's badge or other officially issued government identification demonstrating that the person is currently employed as a peace officer in Minnesota, along with photo identification sufficient to prove the officer's identity. This proof shall be considered as the equivalent of presenting a transferee permit for the purchase of the firearm.] new text end
Sponsors
- Jim Abeler (R) · primary sponsor
- Zach Duckworth (R)
- Omar Fateh (D)
- Michael W. Holmstrom (R, 29)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF5267?
- SF5267 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Process of firearm purchase by peace officers modification.
- What does SF5267 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying the process of firearm purchase by peace officers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 624.
- What is the status of SF5267?
- In committee as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (May 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF5267?
- Jim Abeler (R), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF5267?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5267&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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