Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 624: Duty to retreat elimination before using reasonable force in defense of self or others
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 624 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Duty to retreat elimination before using reasonable force in defense of self or others. Primary sponsor: Jeff Howe (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Author added Rasmusson.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Howe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Rich Draheim | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Eric Pratt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Jordan Rasmusson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“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 Rasmusson
- Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
- Introduction and first reading