BILL · 2015–16 SESSION
SB 6487: Use of force in self-defense
Addressing the use of force in self-defense.
Summary
- Provides that homicide is justifiable when committed in the event the slayer had a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm to himself, herself, or another person in a dwelling, residence, other place of abode, or occupied vehicle.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 22, 2016
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Senator (R-2)
- Introduced
- January 22, 2016 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 10, 2016
- Companion bill
- HB 2712
AN ACT Relating to the use of force in self-defense;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Senator (R-2)
11 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
SB 6487 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6487 (2019–20) Leg. youth advisory council
- SB 6487 (2017–18) Redevelop./adjacent cities
- SB 6487 (2013–14) Local & state sales & use tx
- SB 6487 (2011–12) Intermodal container chassis
- SB 6487 (2009–10) Chiropractic service/payment
- SB 6487 (2007–08) Emergency preparedness kits
- SB 6487 (2005–06) False academic credentials
- SB 6487 (2003–04) Biodiesel & ethanol fuel