Possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines banned.
HF 3402 bans the possession, manufacture, import, and transfer of large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota. It defines these as feeding devices holding more than ten rounds (with exceptions for permanently modified devices, .22 caliber tubes, and lever-action tubular magazines). The law takes effect July 1, 2026, requiring current owners to surrender, modify, permanently alter, or remove their magazines by July 1, 2027. Violations carry felony penalties of up to five years in prison or $25,000 in fines. Law enforcement, military personnel, and licensed dealers are exempt under specific conditions.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes · House Mar 26, 2026
How they voted
67–66
Passed
Total votes 133
Mar 26, 2026
D
Democratic66
100% Yea
R
Republican67
98% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 26, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (67-66)
house
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
lower
1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Tabke
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Alex Falconer
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Andy Smith
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Athena Hollins
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Brion Curran
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Cedrick Frazier
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Cheryl Youakim
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Dave Pinto
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Emma Greenman
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Ginny Klevorn
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Heather Keeler
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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