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2010 SESSION
HB 251 Self-defense; person who lawfully occupies dwelling may use degree of force against an intruder.
Introduced by: Donald W. Merricks | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Self-defense and defense of others. Provides that any person who lawfully occupies a dwelling is justified in using any degree of physical force, including deadly physical force, against another person when the other person has unlawfully entered the dwelling, has committed an overt act toward the occupant or another person in the dwelling, and the occupant reasonably believes he or another person in the dwelling is in imminent danger of bodily injury. The bill also provides that a person who uses justifiable force against an intruder shall be immune from civil liability for injuries or death of the other person.
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HISTORY
- 01/11/10 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100847D
- 01/11/10 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/15/10 House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
- 01/27/10 House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB854-Morefield) by voice vote
- 02/01/10 House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB854-Morefield) by voice vote
- 02/03/10 House: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB854-Morefield) by voice vote