Castle doctrine; self-defense and defense of others. (SB4)
Introduced By
Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland) with support from 6 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
Progress
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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 |
Description
Castle doctrine; self-defense and defense of others. Codifies a version of the "castle doctrine," allowing the use of physical force, including deadly force, by a person in his dwelling against an intruder in the dwelling who has committed an overt act against him or another person in the dwelling, without civil liability. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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