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NY A05269
NY A05269Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
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Introduced
02/12/2021
02/12/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
AI Summary
This bill removes the requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat before using physical force, including deadly physical force, to defend themselves or others. It also provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for the justified use of such physical force. The bill amends various sections of New York state law to implement these changes, including the Penal Law, the Criminal Procedure Law, and the Civil Practice Law and Rules.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Dave DiPietro (R)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Marjorie Byrnes (R),
Joe Giglio (R),
Steve Hawley (R),
Mike Norris (R),
Matt Simpson (R),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5269 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05269&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05269 |
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