Minnesota HF3433 would ban possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and create criminal penalties
State bill HF3433 — Minnesota — status: introduced
Official title: Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons banned, and criminal penalties provided.
What it does
HF3433 is a Minnesota bill that would prohibit possession of semiautomatic "military-style assault weapons" and establish criminal penalties for violations. The measure was introduced in the 2025–2026 session; a procedural motion on March 26, 2026, "did not prevail," and the bill has not advanced to enactment.
Industry impact
If enacted, the law would bar possession and likely retail sales of the covered semiautomatic firearms, requiring dealers and manufacturers to stop selling affected models in Minnesota and to revise inventory and sales practices. It would expose individuals who possess covered firearms in-state to criminal penalties, increasing legal risk for transfers and secondary-market transactions and potentially prompting buyback or surrender programs. NFA/SOT holders would be affected only to the extent specific items fall within the bill's definition; businesses should expect to update compliance policies, modify transfer procedures, and monitor enforcement guidance if the measure progresses.
Latest official status: Motion did not prevail
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