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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5140

SB 5140: Physical force/intruders

Authorizing the use of physical force against intruders.

Summary

  • An occupant of a dwelling may use any amount of force within the dwelling, including deadly force, against a person who unlawfully enters the dwelling if the occupant has reason to believe: 1) that the intruder has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime in the dwelling in addition to the unlawful entry; and 2) that the intruder might use physical force against any occupant.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5140), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 1991
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob McCaslin (R-4)
Introduced
January 22, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1992

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob McCaslin (R-4)

2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

E. G. "Pat" Patterson R-9Linda Smith R-18

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 11, 1991
Version voted on: ESB 5140
37 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat141000
Republican23002
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

January 29, 1992
Version voted on: ESB 5140
36 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat14703
Republican22002
How each member voted
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History

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SB 5140 in other sessions

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