Minnesota Senate Democrats have narrowly approved a controversial gun control bill banning semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines. The bill now heads for the state’s House of Representatives.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Democrat-controlled Minnesota Senate has narrowly passed SF 4067, a gun control bill banning certain semiautomatic rifles and magazines holding over 17 rounds. The proposal passed with 34 Democrats voting in favor and 33 Republicans voting against. Notably, the contentious move comes as the state is gripped by an ongoing fraud scandal linked to its Somali community. 📺 DETAIL: On Monday evening, the Democrat-controlled Minnesota Senate passed SF 4067, a proposal that bans certain semiautomatic rifles and magazines holding over 17 rounds. The proposal was passed by one vote. The legislation includes provisions expanding “Red Flag” confiscation laws, outlawing binary triggers, which allows a semi-automatic firearm to fire at an increased rate, and banning privately manufactured firearms. While the bill was expected to pass the state Senate, its fate in the state House of Representatives is uncertain, due to the chamber being evenly split between the Democrats and GOP. 🎯 IMPACT: If enacted, the legislation could significantly restrict firearm ownership in Minnesota. Minnesota’s House of Representatives is perfectly split down the middle with 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans, likely making for an intense and divisive debate. In December last year, Tim Walz, the outgoing Democrat Governor of Minnesota, blasted support for constitutional gun rights as “bullshit” in a tirade against Republicans. Around the same time last year, his state became mired in allegations of widespread welfare fraud. In one high-profile case, Asha Farhan Hassan, a member of a prominent family in the state’s Somali community, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with schemes to defraud a child food program. Concerns about fraud in the state have sparked an investigation led by Vice President J.D. Vance, who recently confirmed that Governor Walz could be implicated. |
BREAKING: For the first time in history the MN Senate voted to ban sale of assault-type weapons and high capacity magazines. The vote was 34-33 along party lines with all Democrats in favor, GOP against. The bill also includes funding for school safety and mental health programs. pic.twitter.com/uxvHWJsMW4
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