Shelisa Demuth Rebukes Speaker Mother Over Bill Banning Semiautomatic Rifles and High-Capacity Magazines
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Updated · CBS New York · May 17
Shelisa Demuth Rebukes Speaker Mother Over Bill Banning Semiautomatic Rifles and High-Capacity Magazines
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · May 17
Hundreds rallied at the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday after a House gun-control bill stalled, drawing public criticism from Shelisa Demuth toward her mother, Speaker Lisa Demuth.
Shelisa Demuth said Lisa Demuth should call a vote on the measure, which already passed the Senate and would ban semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines.
Lisa Demuth has said the bill cannot advance because House lawmakers already acted in committee, where it stalled, making a floor vote unlikely until the next session.
Shelisa Demuth, a survivor of the 2003 Rocori High School shooting, said the dispute reflects deep policy differences with her mother but not a family break.
She said the immediate goal is still to have supporters heard publicly, framing the standoff as a test of democratic participation even without a vote.
A stalled gun bill could generate millions in new taxes. Could this financial data sway the outcome as the legislative session ends?
Legislative Deadlock in Minnesota: Assault Weapons Ban Fails Amidst 67-67 House Split and Public Outcry
Overview
As the Minnesota legislative session ends in May 2026, lawmakers face intense gridlock, with the House chamber doors closed and a dramatic sit-in highlighting the deadlock. The main issue is the failure to advance a gun reform bill, especially an assault weapons ban, which has become a central point of contention. With budget negotiations also stalled, Democrats warn that if a vote on gun reform is not secured, they will make it a top campaign priority in 2026. This ongoing stalemate underscores the deep divisions and high stakes shaping Minnesota politics this year.