MN HF1263 | 2021-2022 | 92nd Legislature

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 18 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-18 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy
Pending: House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance & Policy Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Self-defense use of force law clarified, common law duty to retreat in self-defense outside the home eliminated, dwelling boundaries for self-defense purposes expanded, and right to self-defense presumption created.

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Title

Self-defense use of force law clarified, common law duty to retreat in self-defense outside the home eliminated, dwelling boundaries for self-defense purposes expanded, and right to self-defense presumption created.

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-02-18HouseIntroduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy

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