MN HF579 | 2021-2022 | 92nd Legislature

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: Introduced on February 1 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-03-10 - Author added Bahr
Pending: House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance & Policy Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Firearms; use of force in defense of home and person law clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, duty to retreat in self-defense outside home eliminated, self-defense dwelling boundaries expanded, presumption created in case of person entering dwelling or vehicle by stealth or force, and rights defending against entry of occupied vehicle extended.

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Title

Firearms; use of force in defense of home and person law clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, duty to retreat in self-defense outside home eliminated, self-defense dwelling boundaries expanded, presumption created in case of person entering dwelling or vehicle by stealth or force, and rights defending against entry of occupied vehicle extended.

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History

DateChamberAction
2022-03-10HouseAuthor added Bahr
2021-02-25HouseAuthors added Lucero
2021-02-15HouseAuthor added Munson
2021-02-01HouseIntroduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy

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