Crimes and Offenses; repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force; to correct cross-references; to repeal the defense of self or others as an absolute defense; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2015
Last action Jan 26, 2015
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2
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Committee
1
Jan 26, 2015
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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