HB 6073: Use of Deadly Force in Defense of a Person
GENERAL BILL by Jones ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Geller
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: 3/10/2018 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/10/2018 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2018 | House |
• Filed • Introduced -HJ 237 |
| 1/12/2018 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 341 |
| 3/10/2018 | House |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |