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MN HF5368
MN HF5368Law 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 in cases of self-defense outside the home eliminated, boundaries of dwelling expanded for purposes of self-defense, and other self defense provisions modified.
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Introduced
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
In Committee
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to firearms; clarifying law on use of force in defense of home and person; codifying and extending Minnesota's self-defense and defense of home laws; eliminating the common law duty to retreat in cases of self-defense outside the home; expanding the boundaries of dwelling for purposes of self-defense; creating a presumption in the case of a person entering a dwelling or occupied vehicle by stealth or force; extending the rights available to a person in that person's dwelling to a person defending against entry of that person's occupied vehicle; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.065.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies and expands Minnesota's self-defense and defense of home laws. It defines key terms like "deadly force" and "forcible felony," authorizes the use of deadly force in certain circumstances, eliminates the common law duty to retreat in cases of self-defense outside the home, creates presumptions in favor of self-defense when someone unlawfully enters a dwelling or occupied vehicle, and provides immunity from criminal prosecution for justified use of force. The bill also shifts the burden of proof to the state to show that the use of force was not justifiable. Overall, the bill aims to codify and strengthen Minnesota's laws around self-defense and protection of one's home and person.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy (on 04/15/2024)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ General Law and Crime
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF5368&ssn=0&y=2023 | 04/15/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF5368&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2024&session_number=0&format=pdf | 04/15/2024 |
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