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
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. 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

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

SB 6487 in other sessions

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