Bill > SF13

This bill clarifies and expands Minnesota's laws on the use of force, including deadly force, in defense of one's home or person. It defines key terms like "deadly force," "dwelling," and "forcible felony," and outlines the specific circumstances under which the use of deadly force is justified, such as to prevent the commission of a felony in one's dwelling or to defend against an imminent threat of substantial bodily harm or death. The bill also creates a presumption that deadly force is reasonable if the person against whom it is used is unlawfully entering or attempting to enter the individual's dwelling or occupied vehicle. Additionally, it provides immunity from criminal prosecution for individuals who use justified force, and places the burden on the state to prove that the use of force was not justified.