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Colin Hortman pushes for legislative change after struggling to safely access his childhood home

On March 10, Colin Hortman testified at the Minnesota State Capitol urging passage of HF3782 and HF4133, which would require police chemical disclosure and limit insurer exclusions.
Entering his childhood home during the first week, Hortman found residue still everywhere and cleanup took eight months, causing health symptoms he described during a March 10 hearing.
Hortman said the issue was two-fold—confirming chemicals used and determining who must pay, requiring weeks of calls to city officials and contractors.
One bill related to the issue is headed to the House floor while another remains in committee, and the Legislature honored Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman with a House-passed bill naming the community solar garden program after her plus a House Chamber display on March 18.
Following funeral services on June 28, 2025, Rep. Walter Hudson said in a March 10, 2026 hearing that the bills reflect Melissa Hortman's public-service approach, amid security enhancements since June 14.

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Colin Hortman pushes for legislative change after struggling to safely access his childhood home

ST. PAUL — After having trouble safely accessing his childhood home following his parents’ murder, Colin Hortman is advocating for legislation at the Capitol this session with the hopes of helping other victims. Colin said that when his parents, Melissa and Mark Hortman, were killed on June 14, law enforcement fired multiple tear gas canisters into the home because they believed the perpetrator might still be inside. He was told the effects woul…

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