Public nuisance cause of action for certain conduct related to the sale, marketing, importing, distribution, and manufacturing of firearms created.
This bill creates a new legal tool in Minnesota that allows the state Attorney General to sue firearm industry members for public nuisance if their conduct harms public safety. It directly affects companies involved in selling, manufacturing, distributing, or marketing firearms and related products like ammunition. To comply, these businesses must implement reasonable controls to prevent sales to prohibited individuals, stop thefts, and ensure adherence to existing laws. If a company violates these rules, the Attorney General can seek court orders to stop the behavior, force cleanup costs, demand financial restitution, and collect damages.
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2026
Last action Apr 7, 2026
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Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
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Dave Pinto
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Alex Falconer
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Bianca Virnig
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
David Gottfried
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Emma Greenman
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Fue Lee
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Josiah Hill
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Julie Greene
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Kelly Moller
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Kristi Pursell
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Larry Kraft
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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