Bill > S08026

This bill relates to the justified use of physical force. It removes the requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat before using force in self-defense or defense of others. The bill also provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for persons who use reasonable physical force in such justified situations. Key provisions include: (1) removing the duty to retreat for individuals in their own dwelling or other lawful place; (2) prohibiting juries from considering the possibility of retreat when determining the reasonableness of the use of deadly force; and (3) allowing for the dismissal of civil lawsuits against individuals who used justified force, with the potential for recovery of legal fees and other expenses.