Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 893: Law on use of force in defense of home and person clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, common law duty to retreat eliminated in certain cases, boundaries of dwelling expanded, presumption created, and rights extended to others defending against entry.

In committee Last action March 6, 2025: Author added Roach

Plain-language summary

HF 893 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on February 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law on use of force in defense of home and person clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, common law duty to retreat eliminated in certain cases, boundaries of dwelling expanded, presumption created, and rights extended to others defending against entry. Primary sponsor: Krista Knudsen (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): Author added Roach.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Krista Knudsen (Republican). 14 co-sponsors.