1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to public safety; prohibiting local units of government from disarming 
1.3 	peace officers who are in good standing;amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, 
1.4 	section 626.8452, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 626.8452, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.7 	to read:
1.8 		Subd. 6.Prohibition on disarming local law enforcement officers. Unless expressly 
1.9 	authorized under another section of law, a mayor, city council, county board, or chief law 
1.10 	enforcement officer may not disarm a peace officer who is in good standing and not currently 
1.11 	under investigation or subject to disciplinary action.