HF 283: Law 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 eliminated in certain cases, boundaries of dwelling expanded for purposes of self-defense, presumption created, and rights extended to others defending against forced entry.

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HF 283 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law 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 eliminated in certain cases, boundaries of dwelling expanded for purposes of self-defense, presumption created, and rights extended to others defending against forced entry. Primary sponsor: Tom Sexton (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2025): Author added Schultz.

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