Clarifies use of force in defense of home and person in Minnesota.
The bill amends Minnesota's self-defense and defense of home laws, clarifying the use of force in defense of home and person. It eliminates the common law duty to retreat in cases of self-defense outside the home, expands the boundaries of dwelling for self-defense purposes, and creates a presumption in cases of unlawful entry or force. It also extends the rights available to a person in their dwelling to a person defending against entry of their occupied vehicle. Effective August 1, 2025.
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