Persons acting in defense of property; civil immunity provided for an occupant of dwelling, etc. (HB47)
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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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Description
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. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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Comments
What a shame. That would have been a fantastic step forward for VA citizens.
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