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HB 2511 Civil immunity; provided for persons acting in defense of property.

Introduced by: William H. Cleaveland | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Immunity for persons acting in defense of persons. Provides civil immunity for an occupant of a dwelling who injures or kills another while engaged in the defense of his dwelling when (i) the other person has unlawfully entered the dwelling and committed an overt act toward the occupant or another person in the dwelling and (ii) the occupant reasonably believes that he or another person in the dwelling is in imminent danger of bodily injury.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Immunity for persons acting in defense of property. Provides civil immunity for a person who injuries or kills another while engaged in the defense of his dwelling, its curtilage, or any occupant thereof. However, the immunity only applies if, after an investigation by the attorney for the Commonwealth or other responsible law-enforcement agency, no criminal charges are filed against the person, the person is acquitted of any criminal charges, or any criminal charges are dismissed with prejudice.