Relates to the justified use of physical force
Summary
Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2021
Last action Dec 15, 2021
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 30, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rob Ortt
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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