SB 116: Use of Deadly Force in Defense of a Person
GENERAL BILL by Thompson ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Bullard
Use of Deadly Force in Defense of a Person; Repealing a provision relating to home protection and the use of deadly force, which created a presumption of fear of death or great bodily harm in certain circumstances and provided that a person has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force in certain circumstances, etc.
Effective Date: Upon becoming a law
Last Action: 5/2/2014 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2014 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Judiciary (JU)
- Criminal Justice (CJ)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2013 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 9/11/2013 | Senate |
• Referred to Judiciary; Criminal Justice; Rules -SJ 20 |
| 3/4/2014 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 20 |
| 5/2/2014 | Senate |
• Died in Judiciary |
