HB 799: Use of Force in Self-Defense
GENERAL BILL by Taylor
Use of Force in Self-Defense; Provides that provisions allowing person to stand his or her ground & meet force with force in certain circumstances do not apply to person who initiates an altercation, progressively disrupts peace, or actively pursues another individual for any reason; provides investigatory and pretrial procedures when an individual claims benefits of stand your ground provisions in an incident in which death has occurred.
Effective Date: 7/1/2013
Last Action: 5/3/2013 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 5/3/2013 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/14/2013 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/28/2013 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 82 |
| 3/5/2013 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 82 |
| 5/3/2013 | House |
• Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |