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HB 4017: Use of Deadly Force in Defense of a Person

GENERAL BILL by Watson, C.

Use of Deadly Force in Defense of a Person; Repeals provisions relating to home protection & use of deadly force, which created presumption of fear of death or great bodily harm in certain circumstances & provided that person has no duty to retreat & has right to stand his or her ground & meet force with force in certain circumstances; conforms provisions.

Effective Date: upon becoming a law
Last Action: 9/28/2015 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 123
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
9/22/2015 House • Filed
9/28/2015 House • Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 123