Exemption modification for firearm storage units
This bill modifies Minnesota's sales tax exemption to include firearm safety devices (like trigger locks) and secure firearm storage units (locked containers sold by licensed dealers). It directly affects gun owners purchasing these items, as they will no longer pay sales tax on them, and sellers of these products. The bill also prohibits sellers from collecting or sharing personal data about buyers of exempt items, treating such information as private data under existing law. The changes take effect for sales after June 30, 2025.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Feb 6, 2025
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1st Engrossment
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Feb 6, 2025
MINOR
The bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment, reflecting changes made during the legislative process. The most significant policy change involves updating the legal definition of a government entity regarding data collection for firearm safety devices and storage units. This update clarifies which specific subdivision of the privacy statute applies when government agencies require purchase information.
Scope change
The scope of applicability for data privacy requirements was modified to reference a specific new subdivision (7a) of the state privacy law, altering how the bill interacts with existing government data definitions.
DEFINITION
The definition of a 'government entity' in the context of firearm data collection was updated to specifically cite section 13.02, subdivision 7a, changing the legal standard for when data must be treated as private.
TIMELINE
The document version was updated from 'Introduction' to '1st Engrossment' and the posting date was changed from February 5 to February 11, 2025.
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Committee
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Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Taxes
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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