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HB 1573 Castle doctrine; encodes version allowing use of deadly force against an intruder in dwelling.

Introduced by: William H. Cleaveland | 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 by a person in his dwelling, against an intruder in the dwelling who has committed an overt act against him or another person who is lawfully in the dwelling, 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 in his dwelling who has committed an overt act against him, without civil liability.