Castle doctrine; encodes version allowing use of deadly force, etc. against an intruder in dwelling. (SB876)
Introduced By
Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Castle doctrine. Encodes a version of the "castle doctrine," allowing a lawful occupant to use of physical force, including deadly force, against an intruder in his dwelling who has committed an overt act against him, without civil liability. Read the Bill »
Status
01/19/2011: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
Date | Action |
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01/10/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11102140D |
01/10/2011 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/12/2011 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
01/19/2011 | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (12-Y 3-N) (see vote tally) |