Minnesota bill clarifies use of force in self-defense and defense of home, eliminates duty to retreat outside home, and expands dwelling boundaries.

The Minnesota bill amends self-defense laws by clarifying the use of force, including deadly force, in defense of a person or dwelling. It codifies and extends these laws, removes the common law duty to retreat when defending outside one's home, and expands the definition of a dwelling to include various structures and vehicles. The bill creates a presumption of reasonable belief of imminent threat when using deadly force against intruders. It also extends rights to individuals defending against unlawful entry of their occupied vehicles.

Minnesota bill clarifies use of force in self-defense and defense of home, eliminates duty to retreat outside home, and expands dwelling boundaries.

The Minnesota bill amends self-defense laws by clarifying the use of force, including deadly force, in defense of a person or dwelling. It codifies and extends these laws, removes the common law duty to retreat when defending outside one's home, and expands the definition of a dwelling to include various structures and vehicles. The bill creates a presumption of reasonable belief of imminent threat when using deadly force against intruders. It also extends rights to individuals defending against unlawful entry of their occupied vehicles.