Minnesota HF1444 clarifies that there is no duty to retreat before making a threat to use force in self-defense in certain circumstances.

Minnesota HF1444 amends the state statutes to clarify that individuals authorized to use force in compliance with specific conditions are not required to retreat before making a reasonable threat to use force. This change applies to situations where there is an opportunity to retreat. The bill adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.06, effective the day following final enactment.

Minnesota HF1444 clarifies that there is no duty to retreat before making a threat to use force in self-defense in certain circumstances.

Minnesota HF1444 amends the state statutes to clarify that individuals authorized to use force in compliance with specific conditions are not required to retreat before making a reasonable threat to use force. This change applies to situations where there is an opportunity to retreat. The bill adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.06, effective the day following final enactment.