Bill > S0136

This bill expands the circumstances under which a person can use deadly force to defend property, specifically allowing it to prevent the imminent commission of a "forcible felony," which refers to serious crimes like murder, robbery, or arson. It also clarifies that individuals are generally immune from criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits when they use force as permitted by law, unless the person against whom force was used was a law enforcement officer acting in their official duties and identified themselves as such. The bill modifies the conditions under which someone is considered an aggressor, meaning they lose the right to self-defense, by removing exceptions that previously allowed for escape from imminent danger or withdrawal from a confrontation. Furthermore, it establishes a statewide system managed by the Department of Law Enforcement to collect, process, maintain, and share data on all incidents involving the alleged justifiable use of force, requiring all law enforcement agencies to report such cases monthly to ensure transparency and public understanding.