HF1757

This bill (H.F. No. 1757) in the Minnesota House of Representatives proposes a new law requiring firearm owners to report lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement within 48 hours of discovering the loss or theft.

Key Provisions:

1. Duty to Report:

   • Firearm owners must report the loss or theft of a firearm to local law enforcement within 48 hours of when they knew or reasonably should have known about it.
     

2. Penalties:

   • First violation: Petty misdemeanor.
     
   • Second violation: Misdemeanor.
     
   • Third or subsequent violation: Gross misdemeanor.
     

3. Immunity:

   • Individuals who comply with the reporting requirement are immune from prosecution related to improper storage of firearms under state law.
     

4. Law Enforcement Reporting Requirement:

   • Local police chiefs or sheriffs must notify the Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety about reported lost or stolen firearms within seven days.
     

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy for further consideration.