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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krista Knudsen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5A |
| Pam Altendorf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20A |
| Jeff Backer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9A |
| Ben Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6A |
| Elliott Engen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36A |
| Marj Fogelman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21B |
| Bobbie Harder | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17B |
| Spencer Igo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
| Jim Joy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4B |
| Jim Nash | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48A |
| Tim O'Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13B |
| Drew Roach | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58B |
| Max Rymer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Terry Stier | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22B |
| Natalie Zeleznikar | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Author added Roach
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy