This bill clarifies Minnesota’s self-defense laws by stating that a person who is legally justified in using force under existing statutes is not required to retreat before making a reasonable threat to use force. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 609.06 by adding a provision that removes the duty to retreat in certain self-defense situations when only a threat of force is made. The bill was introduced by Representative Bliss and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy for further consideration.