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.

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Apr 7, 2025 · House

Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 2%, measured from MN's completed sessions
Momentum -2 40/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 557 days quiet

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