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HB 854 Castle doctrine; right to use physical force against an intruder, immune from civil liability.

Introduced by: James W. Morefield | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Castle doctrine.  Encodes a version of the "castle doctrine," allowing the use of physical force, including deadly force, against an intruder in his dwelling who has committed an overt act against him, without civil liability.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Castle doctrine.  Encodes a version of the "castle doctrine," allowing the use of physical force, including deadly force, against an intruder or attacker, with no duty to retreat and without criminal or civil liability.