Minnesota Senate approves comprehensive gun-violence package and reports 34 votes

May 5, 2026

The Minnesota Senate approved a comprehensive gun-violence package, reporting 34 votes in favor; the measures include mental-health funding, school-safety investments and restrictions on certain firearms. Supporters said they will press the House to act.

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The Minnesota Senate approved a comprehensive gun-violence package on the floor, reporting 34 votes in favor, a lawmaker said during remarks after the vote. The package combines mental-health funding, school-safety grants and provisions intended to limit access to certain kinds of firearms.

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