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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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 provide legal protections for individuals who use deadly or non-deadly force in self-defense or defense of others. Specifically, it establishes that using such force is considered a lawful defense if the individual reasonably believes an assailant was about to inflict great bodily injury or death, and there is no duty to retreat from a place the individual has a right to be. The bill also states that an act of lawful defense under this provision shall not be cause for arrest, prosecution, or revocation of certain licenses, and the defender shall not be held liable for damages to the assailant.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1468 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1468.pdf |
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