SF688 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Use of force in self-defense provisions modifications
AI Generated Summary
Senate Bill SF No. 688 focuses on public safety and revises laws concerning self-defense. This bill aims to clarify when and how people can use force in self-defense situations by:
- Eliminating the existing legal requirement that a person must retreat before using force in self-defense outside of their home.
- Expanding the definition of "dwelling" to include more areas where a person can legally defend themselves without the need to retreat.
- Creating a presumption that a person has the right to use force in self-defense under certain circumstances.
In summary, this legislation intends to make it easier for individuals to defend themselves and others by using reasonable force without the legal obligation to retreat when faced outside their homes. It also aims to more broadly define where these self-defense rights apply and asserts a presumed right to self-defense in specified situations.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amends the statute regarding when force can be used without consent, updating the circumstances under section 609.06, subdivision 1.",
"modified": [
"Updates to the descriptions of when reasonable force can be used in various legal or protective situations."
]
},
"citation": "609.06",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill includes a reference to legal parameters of using force under section 609.065.",
"modified": [
"Clarification of the circumstances under which force can be justified in self-defense scenarios."
]
},
"citation": "609.065",
"subdivision": ""
}
]