Bill > SF727

This bill clarifies and expands Minnesota's laws on self-defense and defense of home. It defines key terms like "deadly force" and "dwelling," and outlines the circumstances under which the use of deadly force is justified, such as to prevent a felony or imminent substantial bodily harm. The bill eliminates the common law duty to retreat outside the home, creates a presumption of reasonable belief of threat if a person is unlawfully entering a dwelling or vehicle, and provides immunity from criminal prosecution for justified use of force. It also specifies that the burden of proof is on the state to show the use of force was not justified.