Capitol carry ban stopped
HF 3357 would have banned lawful carry at the Minnesota State Capitol complex. The motion to advance failed on a party-line vote, and permit holders can still carry there.
At a glance
The hearing
- When: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 8:15 AM
- Where: State Capitol, Room G23
- What was heard: one gun control bill, HF 3357, banning lawful carry at the State Capitol complex
- Result: the motion to advance failed on a party-line vote, and the bill stayed in committee
HF 3357
HF 3357: banning lawful carry at the Minnesota State Capitol complex
Chief author
- Rep. Brion Curran (DFL, HD 36B)
What it would have done
- Prohibited the lawful carry of firearms at the Minnesota State Capitol complex
- Today, any permit to carry holder may carry on the grounds and in the buildings of the State Capitol complex
Read the bill
Where we stood
- We opposed this bill and testified against it.
What happened
- The motion to advance the bill failed on a party-line vote
- The bill stayed in committee
Written testimony
Our committee testimony
After the hearing
Capitol carry stays legal
- HF 3357 did not become law. Its Senate counterpart, SF 3631, was laid over at the March 13 Senate Judiciary hearing.
- Permit holders can still carry at the Capitol: Carrying at the State Capitol complex.
- We expect carry restrictions at the Capitol again in 2027.
What’s next
The fight moves to the 2027 session
The 2027 session opens January 12 with a DFL trifecta and larger DFL majorities than in 2023-24. Every bill starts over with a new number in 2027, so expect the ideas on this page to come back under new numbers.
Get action alerts so you know when to call and when to testify, and follow the session on our 2027 page. For more of the record, see the 2025 session.
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