Self-defense use of force law clarified, common law duty to retreat in self-defense outside the home eliminated, dwelling boundaries for self-defense purposes expanded, and right to self-defense presumption created.
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Introduction
Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 18, 2021
Last action Feb 18, 2021
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Feb 18, 2021
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