Introduced
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To establish in law that a person who uses deadly force for self defense in his or her home or contiguous private property need not first flee from a threatening attacker.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify language in a provision contained in the bill in a way that does not change the substance of the provision.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 91 to 15 (details)
To establish in law that a person who uses deadly force for self defense in his or her home or contiguous private property need not first flee from a threatening attacker. See also Senate Bill 1046.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details but does not change its substance as previously described, and tie bars it to Senate Bill 1046, which establishes the presumption that deadly force may be used against a home intruder. This bill now contains the definition of "dwelling," which includes the "curtillage" or grounds, garage, outbuildings, etc.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To not name the main bill in the package the "Dr. Ossian Sweet Self Defense Act".
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 27 to 10 (details)
To establish in law that a person who uses deadly force for self defense in his or her home or contiguous private property need not first flee from a threatening attacker. See also Senate Bill 1046.
Passed in the House 91 to 16 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
