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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Roach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58B |
| Tom Dippel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41B |
| Marj Fogelman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21B |
| Steve Gander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1B |
| Jimmy Gordon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28A |
| Steve Jacob | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20B |
| Bernie Perryman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14A |
| Max Rymer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy