Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 3618: Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines banned, and criminal penalties provided.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 3618 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines banned, and criminal penalties provided. Primary sponsor: Leigh Finke (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Author added Pursell.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Finke | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 66A |
| Shelley Buck | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 47A |
| Ned Carroll | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 42A |
| Steve Elkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 50B |
| Mike Freiberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 43B |
| Huldah Hiltsley | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 38A |
| Samakab Hussein | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 65A |
| Liz Lee | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 67A |
| Leon Lillie | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 44B |
| Meg Luger-Nikolai | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 64A |
| Kristi Pursell | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 58A |
| Kari Rehrauer | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 35B |
| Bianca Virnig | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 52B |
“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 Pursell
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy