HF13Introduced in the House
Duty to retreat before using reasonable force in defense of self or others eliminated.
Introduced by Matt Bliss, District 002B
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Duty to retreat before using reasonable force in defense of self or others eliminated.
Where it stands
Author added Bakeberg
March 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Niska motion - Motion to Reconsider · March 6, 2025
67
Yes
65
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
132 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Burkel | 001A | Yes |
| Steve Gander | 001B | Yes |
| Bidal Duran | 002A | Yes |
| Matt Bliss | 002B | Yes |
| Roger Skraba | 003A | Yes |
| Natalie Zeleznikar | 003B | Yes |
| Heather Keeler | 004A | No |
| Jim Joy | 004B | Yes |
| Krista Knudsen | 005A | Yes |
| Mike Wiener | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
Authors added Schultz; Duran; Engen; Perryman; Zeleznikar; Knudsen; Bennett; Dotseth; Anderson, P. H.; Hudson; Jacob; Robbins; Skraba; Burkel; Harder; Backer; Gordon; Novotny and Warwas
Authors added McDonald, Rymer, Baker, Murphy and Koznick
Author added Gander
Author added Altendorf
Author added Gillman
Author added Niska
Committee report, to adopt
Second reading
House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Thursday, March 6, 2025
Author added Van Binsbergen
Third reading
Bill was not passed
Motion for reconsideration
Motion prevailed
Motion to lay on the table
Motion prevailed
Authors added Scott, Roach, Lawrence, and Schwartz
Author added Bakeberg
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