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ID S1313

ID S1313
Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding defense of self, others, a habitation, place of business or employment, or an occupied vehicle.


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Introduced
02/15/2018
In Committee
03/14/2018
Crossed Over
03/02/2018
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

SELF-DEFENSE -- Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding defense of self, others, a habitation, place of business or employment, or an occupied vehicle.

AI Summary

This bill amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding defense of self, others, a habitation, place of business or employment, or an occupied vehicle. It incorporates the "castle doctrine" and "stand your ground" principles into the law, providing that a person acting in defense of themselves, others, or certain places is presumed to have acted reasonably and had a reasonable fear of imminent peril if force is used against someone who unlawfully enters or attempts to enter by force, violence, stealth, or for the purpose of committing a felony. The bill also clarifies that a person does not have to retreat from a place they have a right to be when defending themselves or others.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 222 Effective: 07/01/2018 (on 03/21/2018)

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