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This bill modifies the existing law regarding civil liability in cases of justified conduct under Chapter 563, which likely relates to self-defense or use of force. Specifically, the bill, to be known as the "Keep Your Ground Act", removes the previous language that allowed civil remedies even when conduct was legally justified, and instead explicitly states that no individual shall be held civilly liable for damages if their conduct is found to be justified under the chapter. This means that if a person's actions are determined to be legally justified (such as in self-defense scenarios), they cannot be sued for damages resulting from those actions. The bill effectively provides broader legal protection for individuals who are found to have acted within the bounds of the law, preventing civil lawsuits even if the conduct might have caused harm to another party.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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