Justifies the use of physical force on grounds surrounding a dwelling
Summary
Expands instances when a person may use physical force to protect his or her dwelling to include areas surrounding such dwelling; includes common areas owned by a cooperative or condo association.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2017
Last action Jan 3, 2018
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2018
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Feb 16, 2017
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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