SF624 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Duty to retreat elimination before using reasonable force in defense of self or others
Related bill: HF13
AI Generated Summary
Senate Bill SF No 624 proposes a change to Minnesota’s self-defense laws by eliminating the requirement that a person must attempt to retreat before using reasonable force to defend themselves or others. Under the current law, in certain situations, people must try to escape the threat if possible before engaging in self-defense. This bill would remove that requirement, allowing individuals to use reasonable force in self-defense without having to consider retreating first.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| April 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new provision that eliminates the duty to retreat when using reasonable force in self-defense or defense of others."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies the conditions under which reasonable force can be used in self-defense as outlined in Minnesota Statutes section 609.06, subdivision 1.",
"modified": [
"Clarified instances where reasonable force is permissible."
]
},
"citation": "609.06"
}
]