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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to killing or injuring a person in self defense or defense of others. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the legal protections for individuals who use deadly or non-deadly force to defend themselves or others from great bodily harm or death. It establishes that there is no duty to retreat if a person is in a place they have a legal right to be, and that acts of lawful defense under this provision will not result in arrest, prosecution, or the revocation of certain licenses. Additionally, the bill shields individuals who commit acts of lawful defense from civil liability for any resulting harm or death to an assailant.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1350 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1350.pdf |
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