Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 409: Law clarification on use of force in defense of home and person
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 409 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law clarification on use of force in defense of home and person. Primary sponsor: Rob Farnsworth (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2025): Author added Heintzeman.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Farnsworth | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Cal Bahr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Heintzeman | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Heintzeman
- Chief author added Farnsworth
- Chief author stricken Eichorn
- Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
- Introduction and first reading