Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 3130: Law on use of force in self-defense clarified, common law duty to retreat in cases of self-defense outside the home expanded, and presumption of right to self-defense created.

In committee Last action April 7, 2025: Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy

Plain-language summary

HF 3130 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on April 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law on use of force in self-defense clarified, common law duty to retreat in cases of self-defense outside the home expanded, and presumption of right to self-defense created. Primary sponsor: Drew Roach (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Drew Roach (Republican). 7 co-sponsors.