BILL · 1995–96 SESSION
SB 5320: Intruders/use of force
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 5320), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 18, 1995
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Bob McCaslin (R-4)
- Introduced
- January 18, 1995 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 8, 1996
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Bob McCaslin (R-4)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 5320 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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