Castle doctrine; codifies version allowing use of deadly force against an intruder in dwelling. (HB925)
Introduced By
Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2012 | Committee |
| 01/11/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100106D |
| 01/11/2012 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/16/2012 | Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal |
| 01/25/2012 | Subcommittee recommends striking from docket |
| 01/30/2012 | Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice |