Minnesota House File 283: Law on use of force in defense of home and person clarified, Minnesota's self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, common law duty to retreat eliminated in certain cases, boundaries of dwelling expanded for purposes of self-defense, presumption created, and rights extended to others defending against forced entry.

Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

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Author added Schultz (2025-02-17)

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