Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 3498: Penalty for transferring a firearm to an unauthorized person increased, mandatory minimum sentence for certain transfers of a firearm to an ineligible person established, and affirmative defense removed.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Author added Myers

Plain-language summary

HF 3498 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Penalty for transferring a firearm to an unauthorized person increased, mandatory minimum sentence for certain transfers of a firearm to an ineligible person established, and affirmative defense removed. Primary sponsor: Jeff Witte (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Author added Myers.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Witte (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.