MinnesotaHF 89394th Legislature, 2025-2026House

Law on use of force in defense of home and person clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, common law duty to retreat eliminated in certain cases, boundaries of dwelling expanded, presumption created, and rights extended to others defending against entry.

Sponsored By: Krista Knudsen (Republican)

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Public Safety Finance and Policy

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Krista Knudsen

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Pam Altendorf

    Republican • House

  • Jeff Backer

    Republican • House

  • Ben Davis

    Republican • House

  • Elliott Engen

    Republican • House

  • Marj Fogelman

    Republican • House

  • Bobbie Harder

    Republican • House

  • Spencer Igo

    Republican • House

  • Jim Joy

    Republican • House

  • Jim Nash

    Republican • House

  • Tim O'Driscoll

    Republican • House

  • Drew Roach

    Republican • House

  • Max Rymer

    Republican • House

  • Terry Stier

    Republican • House

  • Natalie Zeleznikar

    Republican • House

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Actions Timeline

  1. Author added Roach

    3/6/2025House
  2. Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy

    2/17/2025House

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