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HB710: Self defense and defense of others; person occupying dwelling may justify when unlawful entry.
Chief Patron
Del.
Bill Janis (R-56)
Bill Janis
(R-56)
Glen Allen, VA
Served: 2002–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
02/12/2008: in subcommittee
Summary
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 harm. 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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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 02/06/2008, 02/06/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/11/2008 and 02/12/2008.
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Comments
This bill is scary in this form.
This is reminiscent of a bill that was introduced (did it pass?) in Florida.
I foresee more cops getting killed in no-knock searches.
Will be heard on 1/30 in H C/J crim sub
Good bill. Using justifiable lethal force within one's home shouldn't mean you lose that home to a lawsuit. This bill isn't an open door to shooting people, just protects those that choose to not be victimized in thier own home.
Great bill. Citizens exercising their Constitutional rights should not be raped by trial lawyers. If you invade a home you have effectively forfeited your life VOLUNTARILY and the United States Constitution guarantees our right to defend ourselves. Police are not there to protect us, there is no police car outside my house at night in case someone tries to do me harm. They come and take a report and try to catch the perp. "Sorry about your dead family sir, but we got here as soon as we could." Instead YOU take responsibility for your family's safety and end the intruder’s plans by whatever means necessary!
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