Minnesota House Bill 17 Creates Lifetime Handgun Carry Permits and Eliminates Permit Renewals

Original title: Minnesota Personal Protection Act amended, lifetime permits to carry handguns created, and application fee reduced.

Last action · March 5, 2025: Author added Van BinsbergenSponsors: Matt Bliss and 26 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Minnesota House Bill 17 amends the to establish lifetime permits to carry handguns, eliminating the previous five-year expiration and renewal process. The bill also reduces the maximum application processing fee, removes renewal fee structures, and requires sheriffs to issue replacement cards for existing permit holders for a fee of up to $10.

Background

House File 17 was introduced in the 94th session of the Minnesota Legislature within the lower house. context
Minnesota's Personal Protection Act governs the licensing and carrying of pistols by citizens who meet specific statutory safety and background criteria. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Permit holders

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County sheriffs

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Department of Public Safety

The department receives $10 from each new application fee deposited into the general fund and oversees certified firearms instructor standards.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to renew my Minnesota handgun carry permit every five years under this bill?

No. The bill eliminates the five-year expiration date for handgun carry permits, meaning permits do not expire.

What happens to individuals who hold a permit issued before August 1, 2025?

Individuals with a valid permit issued prior to August 1, 2025, must request a replacement permit card that conforms to the new non-expiration requirements before the expiration date listed on their current card, for a fee of up to $10.

How much can a sheriff charge for a new permit application?

A sheriff may charge a new application processing fee up to the actual and reasonable direct cost of processing the application or $100, whichever is less.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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Mar 5, 2025House
Author added Van Binsbergen
Feb 24, 2025House
Author added Gillman
Feb 20, 2025House
Author added Altendorf
Feb 17, 2025House
Authors added Fogelman, Koznick, and Gander
Feb 13, 2025House
Authors added McDonald and Murphy
Feb 10, 2025House
Authors added Schultz; Duran; Engen; Perryman; Zeleznikar; Knudsen; Bennett; Dotseth; Anderson, P. H.; Hudson; Jacob; Skraba; Burkel; Harder; Allen; Backer; Gordon and Warwas

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Feb 6, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy

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