Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Friday, March 13, 2026
Present: Senator Ron Latz - Chair, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten - Vice Chair, Senator Warren Limmer - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Doron Clark, Senator Michael W. Holmstrom, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Judy Seeberger, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin, Senator Torrey N. Westrom
Absent: No Members Absent
8:30 AM, 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator Ron Latz - Chair, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten - Vice Chair, Senator Warren Limmer - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Doron Clark, Senator Michael W. Holmstrom, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Judy Seeberger, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin, Senator Torrey N. Westrom
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator Ron Latz called the meeting to order at 8:41am
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S.F. 3655: Senator Mohamed: Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines banishment.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3655: Lieutenant Andrew Schroeder, Minneapolis Police Department; Jackie Flavin and Mike Moyski, Annunciation Parents; Dr. Rachel Weigert, Emergency Department, Children’s Minnesota Public testifiers Con: Lily Wiltse, student; Jonathan Hauptman Pro: Michael Orange, Veterans for Peace; Alexandra Fitzsimmons, Senior Policy Director with Children's Minnesota Senator Seeberger moves adoption of the A4 author's amendment - adopted by voice. 9:33am- Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou-Verbeten. Senator Clark moves adoption of the A5 author's amendment - adopted by voice. 9:35am- Senator Oumou-Verbeten passes the gavel back to Senator Latz. Senator Westlin requested a roll call vote for the passage of S.F. 3655, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance 6/3 (Ayes: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Clark, Pappas, Seeberger, Westlin; Nays: Limmer, Holmstrom, Kreun) MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3655, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3655: Lieutenant Andrew Schroeder, Minneapolis Police Department; Jackie Flavin and Mike Moyski, Annunciation Parents; Dr. Rachel Weigert, Emergency Department, Children’s Minnesota Public testifiers Con: Lily Wiltse, student; Jonathan Hauptman Pro: Michael Orange, Veterans for Peace; Alexandra Fitzsimmons, Senior Policy Director with Children's Minnesota Senator Seeberger moves adoption of the A4 author's amendment - adopted by voice. 9:33am- Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou-Verbeten. Senator Clark moves adoption of the A5 author's amendment - adopted by voice. 9:35am- Senator Oumou-Verbeten passes the gavel back to Senator Latz. Senator Westlin requested a roll call vote for the passage of S.F. 3655, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance 6/3 (Ayes: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Clark, Pappas, Seeberger, Westlin; Nays: Limmer, Holmstrom, Kreun) MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3655, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3836: Senator Latz: Public and extending retention requirements for certain firearm permit data classification.
10:00- Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou-Verbeten The following individuals testified on S.F.3836: Con: Anna Leamy, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy for MN Gun Owners Caucus
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 3836, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
10:00- Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou-Verbeten The following individuals testified on S.F.3836: Con: Anna Leamy, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy for MN Gun Owners Caucus
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 3836, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3837: Senator Latz: Extreme risk protection orders public awareness campaign appropriation.
Senator Latz moved an oral amendment to the SF 3837. Page 1, line 1.7 added dollar amount of $100,000 for fiscal year 2026 MOTION PREVAILED The following individuals testified on S.F.3837: Alexandra Fitzsimmons, Senior Policy Director of Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota
As amended, be laid over.
Senator Latz moved an oral amendment to the SF 3837. Page 1, line 1.7 added dollar amount of $100,000 for fiscal year 2026 MOTION PREVAILED The following individuals testified on S.F.3837: Alexandra Fitzsimmons, Senior Policy Director of Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota
As amended, be laid over.
S.F. 3561: Senator Howe: Reporting requirement on accidental discharges of firearms by peace officers.
10:38- Senator Oumou-Verbeten passes the gavel back to Senator Latz. Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to the SF 3561. Page 1, line 1.17 delete "individual," after "notification" add "to the Commissioner and the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board" MOTION PREVAILED Senator Holmstrom moved an oral amendment to the SF 3561. Page 1, line 1.21 Add "[Sunset] The amendments made to this section expire on August 1, 2031" MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 3561, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
10:38- Senator Oumou-Verbeten passes the gavel back to Senator Latz. Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to the SF 3561. Page 1, line 1.17 delete "individual," after "notification" add "to the Commissioner and the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board" MOTION PREVAILED Senator Holmstrom moved an oral amendment to the SF 3561. Page 1, line 1.21 Add "[Sunset] The amendments made to this section expire on August 1, 2031" MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 3561, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Violence Prevention Project Presentation
S.F. 1580: Senator Pappas: Violence prevention project research center appropriation.
Senator Pappas moves adoption of the A1 amendment- adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.1580: Jillian Peterson, Annunciation parent; Brittany Rawson, Annunciation Light Alliance Parent Group
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 1580, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Pappas moves adoption of the A1 amendment- adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.1580: Jillian Peterson, Annunciation parent; Brittany Rawson, Annunciation Light Alliance Parent Group
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 1580, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3929: Senator Seeberger: Chiefs of police and sheriffs authorization to open certain expunged records to determine eligibility to purchase, receive, or carry a firearm.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3929: Sheriff Scott Hable, Renville County, Minnesota Sheriffs' Association Senator Holmstrom moves adoption of the A1 amendment-- failed by voice vote.
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 3929, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3929: Sheriff Scott Hable, Renville County, Minnesota Sheriffs' Association Senator Holmstrom moves adoption of the A1 amendment-- failed by voice vote.
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 3929, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2546: Senator Seeberger: High-fidelity wraparound grants establishment; mental health services for incarcerated youth authorization; appropriating money.
Senator Seeberger moves SF2546 be taken from the table - adopted by voice. Senator Seeberger moves inclusion of sections 1 and 2 - adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.2546: Matt Bauer, Deputy Director, Dakota County Community Corrections 11:40am- Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou-Verbeten.
Be laid over.
Senator Seeberger moves SF2546 be taken from the table - adopted by voice. Senator Seeberger moves inclusion of sections 1 and 2 - adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.2546: Matt Bauer, Deputy Director, Dakota County Community Corrections 11:40am- Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou-Verbeten.
Be laid over.
S.F. 2320: Senator Pappas: Local governmental units authorization to prohibit or restrict the possession of dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives in local government-owned or leased buildings and land.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2320: Mayor Kaohly Her, Saint Paul; Mayor Jacob Frey, Minneapolis 11:58am- Senator Oumou-Verbeten passes the gavel back to Senator Latz. Public testimony: Brian Gosch, National Rifle Association Senator Pappas moved an oral amendment to the SF 2320. Page 2, line 2.21 Change the effective date from August 1, 2025 to August 1, 2026. MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2320, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2320: Mayor Kaohly Her, Saint Paul; Mayor Jacob Frey, Minneapolis 11:58am- Senator Oumou-Verbeten passes the gavel back to Senator Latz. Public testimony: Brian Gosch, National Rifle Association Senator Pappas moved an oral amendment to the SF 2320. Page 2, line 2.21 Change the effective date from August 1, 2025 to August 1, 2026. MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2320, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 513: Senator Mann: Department of Health office of gun violence prevention establishment and appropriation.
Senator Gustafson presented S.F. 0513 on behalf of Senator Mann. Senator Oumou-Verbeten moves adoption of the A1 amendment- adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.0513: Dr. Derek Lumbard, Hennepin healthcare; Dr. Marc Gorelick, former president and CEO of Children's Minnesota and retired pediatric emergency medicine doctor, Catherine Diamond, Director of the Injury Prevention and Mental Health Division at the Minnesota Department of Public Health. Public testimony: Pro- Anne Betzner, Annunciation parent and member of Annunciation Light Alliance. Con- Anna Leamy, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy for MN Gun Owners Caucus Senator Oumou-Verbeten moved an oral amendment to the A1 amendment. Page 2, line 2.16 Delete "$..... in fiscal year 2026 and". After "$..... in fiscal year 2027" add "is". MOTION PREVAILED 1:00- Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou-Verbeten. Senator Latz moved an oral amendment to the SF 0513. Page , line undefined 1:03 pm - adjourn for a 30 minute lunch break.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 513, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Gustafson presented S.F. 0513 on behalf of Senator Mann. Senator Oumou-Verbeten moves adoption of the A1 amendment- adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.0513: Dr. Derek Lumbard, Hennepin healthcare; Dr. Marc Gorelick, former president and CEO of Children's Minnesota and retired pediatric emergency medicine doctor, Catherine Diamond, Director of the Injury Prevention and Mental Health Division at the Minnesota Department of Public Health. Public testimony: Pro- Anne Betzner, Annunciation parent and member of Annunciation Light Alliance. Con- Anna Leamy, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy for MN Gun Owners Caucus Senator Oumou-Verbeten moved an oral amendment to the A1 amendment. Page 2, line 2.16 Delete "$..... in fiscal year 2026 and". After "$..... in fiscal year 2027" add "is". MOTION PREVAILED 1:00- Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou-Verbeten. Senator Latz moved an oral amendment to the SF 0513. Page , line undefined 1:03 pm - adjourn for a 30 minute lunch break.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 513, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3648: Senator Draheim: Additional school safety specialists appropriation.
1:38 - Meeting resumed.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 3648, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
1:38 - Meeting resumed.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 3648, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3572: Senator Cwodzinski: Circumstances when firearms are permitted on school property modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3572: Aditi Jha, Student, Edina High School; Dawanna Witt, Sheriff, Hennepin County Public Testimony: Pro - (Maya) Mia Olson, Director / ISD 271 Con - Anna Leamy, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy for MN Gun Owners Caucus Senator Clark moved an oral amendment to the S.F.3572: Page 3, line 3.25 Insert "[Effective Date.] This section is effective August 1, 2026 and applies to crimes committed on or after that date." Senator Limmer requested a roll call vote for the adoption of S.F.3572 6/3 (Ayes: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Clark, Pappas, Seeberger, Westlin; Nays: Limmer, Holmstrom, Westrom) MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3572, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Education Policy Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3572: Aditi Jha, Student, Edina High School; Dawanna Witt, Sheriff, Hennepin County Public Testimony: Pro - (Maya) Mia Olson, Director / ISD 271 Con - Anna Leamy, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy for MN Gun Owners Caucus Senator Clark moved an oral amendment to the S.F.3572: Page 3, line 3.25 Insert "[Effective Date.] This section is effective August 1, 2026 and applies to crimes committed on or after that date." Senator Limmer requested a roll call vote for the adoption of S.F.3572 6/3 (Ayes: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Clark, Pappas, Seeberger, Westlin; Nays: Limmer, Holmstrom, Westrom) MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3572, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Education Policy Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3825: Senator Limmer: Requirement that loaded firearms be stored in locations where persons prohibited from possessing firearms cannot access the firearms.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3825: Dawanna Witt, Sheriff, Hennepin County
Be recommended to pass.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3825: Dawanna Witt, Sheriff, Hennepin County
Be recommended to pass.
S.F. 2228: Senator Limmer: Violent crime enforcement teams appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2228: Dawanna Witt, Sheriff, Hennepin County Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to SF 2228. Page 1, line 1.5 Delete "2026" and insert "2027". MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 2228, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2228: Dawanna Witt, Sheriff, Hennepin County Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to SF 2228. Page 1, line 1.5 Delete "2026" and insert "2027". MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 2228, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3901: Senator Champion: School safety threat assessment pilot project establishment and appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3901: Dr. Tim Childs, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, MWave/Guardian School Security Systems Public testifiers: Terry Rawson, pediatrician, Grandparent of Annunciation students
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 3901, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3901: Dr. Tim Childs, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, MWave/Guardian School Security Systems Public testifiers: Terry Rawson, pediatrician, Grandparent of Annunciation students
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 3901, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4200: Senator Gustafson: Reenact the 2024 amendment to the definition of trigger activator.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4200: Moriah Day, Director, Government Relations - State Affairs - National Shooting Sports Foundation Senator Oumou-Verbeten moved an oral amendment to S.F. 4200. Page 1, line 1.8 Delete "the day following enactment" and insert "July 1, 2026" MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4200, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4200: Moriah Day, Director, Government Relations - State Affairs - National Shooting Sports Foundation Senator Oumou-Verbeten moved an oral amendment to S.F. 4200. Page 1, line 1.8 Delete "the day following enactment" and insert "July 1, 2026" MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4200, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3347: Senator Clark: Minnesota clearance grant program provision, law enforcement solve rate of crimes involving nonfatal shootings increase provision, and appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3347: John Choi, Ramsey County Attorney; Will Cooley, Policy Director at the Minnesota Justice Research Center Senator Clark moved an oral amendment to S.F. 3825. Page 3, line 3.7 Delete "bi" from "biannually" Page 3, line 3.25 Delete "s" from "Appropriations" Page 3, line 3.26 Delete "$.....in fiscal year 2026" and add "3.5 million" before "fiscal year 2027" Page 3, line 3.28 Delete everything after the period, and all of line 3.29. MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3347, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3347: John Choi, Ramsey County Attorney; Will Cooley, Policy Director at the Minnesota Justice Research Center Senator Clark moved an oral amendment to S.F. 3825. Page 3, line 3.7 Delete "bi" from "biannually" Page 3, line 3.25 Delete "s" from "Appropriations" Page 3, line 3.26 Delete "$.....in fiscal year 2026" and add "3.5 million" before "fiscal year 2027" Page 3, line 3.28 Delete everything after the period, and all of line 3.29. MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3347, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3631: Senator Westlin: Capitol complex dangerous weapons prohibition provision.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A1 amendment - adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.3631: Brian Gosch, National Rifle Association
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3631, be laid over.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A1 amendment - adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.3631: Brian Gosch, National Rifle Association
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3631, be laid over.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 pm
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Senator Ron Latz, Chair |
Kyra Layman, Legislative Assistant (CLA) |