Self-defense.
Summary
Specifies that "reasonable force" includes the pointing of a loaded or unloaded firearm for purposes of arrest or to prevent an escape, or for self-defense.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2023
Last action Jan 12, 2023
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
0
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Lucas
RRepublican
Co
Alan Morrison
RRepublican
Co
Jerry Torr
RRepublican
Co
Zach Payne
RRepublican
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