HB 4009: Use of Deadly Force in Defense of a Person
GENERAL BILL by Williams ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Berman ; Campbell ; Clarke-Reed ; Fullwood ; Jones, M. ; McGhee ; Pafford ; Rader ; Reed ; Stafford ; Waldman ; Watson, B.
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 there is no duty to retreat & has the right to stand one's ground & meet force with force in certain circumstances; conforms provisions.
Effective Date: upon becoming a law
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2013 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/23/2013 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 133 |
| 3/5/2013 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 133 |
| 5/3/2013 | House |
• Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |
