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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Witte | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 57B |
| Andrew Myers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Author added Myers
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy