Committee advances bill to ban unserialized 'ghost guns' after contentious debate
Mar 16, 2026
The Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee recommended Senate File 3661 to the floor after testimony from Attorney General Keith Ellison and opponents, with a 6‑4 roll call. The bill would require serial numbers on privately made firearms, limit home manufacture and prohibit distribution of 3D‑print design files.
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The Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee voted to recommend Senate File 3661 to the Senate floor after a roll‑call vote on March 16, advancing a proposal to ban the sale, transfer and possession of firearms lacking serial numbers.
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