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2007 Regular Session bill information current as of October 3, 2007 - 11:19 p.m.
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HOUSE BILL 455

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Prior Year Introduction As: SB 870/06
Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 518

Sponsored By:
Delegates Frank and Boteler

Entitled:
Protection of Persons and Property - Immunity

Synopsis:

Providing that a person is justified in using nondeadly force under specified circumstances; providing that a person is justified in using deadly force under specified circumstances; providing that a person who is justified in using force is immune from criminal prosecution and civil action; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date

House Action
2/6
First Reading Judiciary
2/14
Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate William J. Frank, District 42
Delegate Joseph C. Boteler, III, District 8

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Abduction
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Court Costs
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.
Liability -see also- Good Samaritan
Self Defense
Trespass

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law
( 2-210 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered


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