RELATING TO THE USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
Summary
Explicitly authorizes a person to use protective force, including deadly force, in the person's home under certain circumstances. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at the person's place of work in some circumstances. Prohibits the protective use of force if the person can maintain safety by retreating, unless the person is in the person's home; or by complying with certain demands.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2022
Last action Jan 28, 2022
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 28, 2022
Committee
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3
lower
Jan 26, 2022
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 25, 2022
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sean Quinlan
DDemocratic
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