HF 4830
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 04/09/2026 04:55 p.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to public safety; prohibiting state and local units of government and law
enforcement agencies from acquiring military-grade weapons from the Pentagon's
1033 program; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[626.999] PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATING IN PENTAGON'S 1033
PROGRAM.
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(a) As used in this section, "military-grade weapons" means militarily equipped vehicles
and aircraft, weapons and other objects designed to primarily have a military purpose or
offensive capability, and ammunition. Military-grade weapons does not include items that
are not weapons, such as generators and medical aid equipment.
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(b) A state or local unit of government or law enforcement agency must not acquire
military-grade weapons pursuant to section 1033 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for fiscal year 1997, codified in United States Code, title 10, section 2576a, as amended.
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