SF4589 enacts new firearms restrictions specifically targeting visitor carry rights on public college and university campuses in Minnesota. The bill cleared the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on April 7, 2026, after being referred twice through committee review. The legislation applies to all public postsecondary institutions governed by Minnesota state authority.

Public colleges and universities in Minnesota must develop and implement compliant policies addressing visitor firearms carry restrictions on their campuses. Institutional administrators and legal counsel should review current campus firearms policies and prepare necessary updates to align with the new state requirement. Law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction over these campuses should coordinate with institutional security on implementation procedures.