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ID S1313
ID S1313Amends 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
02/15/2018
In Committee
03/14/2018
03/14/2018
Crossed Over
03/02/2018
03/02/2018
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2018
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2018/legislation/S1313/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2018/legislation/S1313.pdf |
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