Self defense; justification of deadly force, when unlawful. (HB879)

Introduced By

Del. Tom Gear (R-Hampton)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Self-defense, defense of others, defense of property. Expands the latitude granted a person who, in his home or car, defends himself, his family, or his property from the violence or possibility of violence of another. The bill also provides that one may defend himself in any place he has a right to be, without retreat. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 061174304
01/10/2006Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/18/2006Assigned to Courts of Justice sub-committee: Criminal Law
02/15/2006Left in Courts of Justice