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SB 876 Castle doctrine; encodes version allowing use of deadly force, etc. against an intruder in dwelling.

Introduced by: Richard H. Stuart | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

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

FULL TEXT

• 01/10/11  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11102140D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/10/11  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11102140D
• 01/10/11  Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/12/11  Senate: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
• 01/19/11  Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (12-Y 3-N)