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Minnesota Senate Passes Assault-Weapon Ban, House Opposes

5/15/2026

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The assault-weapons ban and high-capacity magazine prohibition reached the Minnesota legislature for the first time in a gun-violence package.
Gun-violence groups delivered a petition with 8,000 signatures to House Speaker Lisa Demuth urging a vote.
The Minnesota Senate approved the package, including the assault-weapons and magazine restrictions, in May 2026.
Republican leaders in the House opposed the measure, warning—citing Rep. Niska—that similar laws have faced legal challenges and proved ineffective.

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Story summary

The assault-weapons ban and high-capacity magazine prohibition reached the Minnesota legislature for the first time in a gun-violence package.
Gun-violence groups delivered a petition with 8,000 signatures to House Speaker Lisa Demuth urging a vote.
The Minnesota Senate approved the package, including the assault-weapons and magazine restrictions, in May 2026.
Republican leaders in the House opposed the measure, warning—citing Rep. Niska—that similar laws have faced legal challenges and proved ineffective.