New law standardizes firearm surrender in domestic violence cases

A standard firearm transfer process will be created for cases where domestic violence offenders are ordered to surrender their firearms.

Taking effect Aug. 1, 2026, a new law will require firearm transfers be completed as soon as reasonably practical and made to the subject’s local law enforcement agency, a federally licensed firearms dealer or a third party who does not reside with the subject.

Third-party transfers must be completed at a law enforcement agency.

Offenders must file a proof of their firearms transfer or a declaration of non-possession of firearms and any required third-party affidavit with a district court. Courts must hold compliance hearings within 10 business days of issuing a transfer order.

Rep. Peggy Scott (R-Andover) and Sen. Bonnie Westlin (DFL-Plymouth) are the sponsors.

HF4075*/SF4294/CH75

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