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HB 4027: 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: 4/28/2015 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/4/2015 House • Filed
2/11/2015 House • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 115
3/3/2015 House • Introduced -HJ 115
4/28/2015 House • Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee