Minnesota SF624 eliminates the duty to retreat before using reasonable force in self-defense or defense of others.

Minnesota SF624 amends state law to eliminate the duty to retreat before using reasonable force in defense of self or others. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.06, subdivision 1, allowing individuals to use reasonable force without needing to retreat if they reasonably believe it necessary to prevent harm. This change applies to various scenarios, including resisting an offense, restraining a child, or expelling a disruptive passenger. The new law takes effect August 1, 2025.

Minnesota SF624 eliminates the duty to retreat before using reasonable force in self-defense or defense of others.

Minnesota SF624 amends state law to eliminate the duty to retreat before using reasonable force in defense of self or others. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.06, subdivision 1, allowing individuals to use reasonable force without needing to retreat if they reasonably believe it necessary to prevent harm. This change applies to various scenarios, including resisting an offense, restraining a child, or expelling a disruptive passenger. The new law takes effect August 1, 2025.