MN HF42

Establishes legislative intent that peace officers use deadly force only when necessary in defense of human life, evaluated from perspective of a reasonable officer based on totality of circumstances at the time rather than with hindsight.

Modifies justification for deadly force to require officers reasonably believe the person will cause death or great bodily harm to another unless immediately apprehended, rather than just believing danger exists.

Prohibits peace officers from using deadly force against a person based solely on danger the person poses to themselves if an objectively reasonable officer would not believe the person poses imminent threat of death or great bodily harm to the officer or another.

Requires peace officers to exercise special care when interacting with individuals with physical, mental health, developmental, or intellectual disabilities, as these may affect the individual's ability to understand or comply with officer commands.

Requires law enforcement agency deadly force policies to be consistent with the new legislative intent and deadly force standards in sections 609.066 subdivisions 1a and 2.