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HOUSE BILL 991

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Prior Year Introduction As: HB 999/09 - JUD

Sponsored By:
Delegate Conaway

Entitled:
Criminal Law - Self-Defense - Immunity for Use of Physical Force in Defense of Dwelling

Synopsis:

Establishing that an occupant of a dwelling is justified in using any degree of physical force, including deadly physical force, against another person when that other person has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling, and when the occupant has a reasonable belief that the other person has committed a crime in the dwelling in addition to the unlawful entry, or is committing or intends to commit a crime against a person or property in addition to the unlawful entry; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used. Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date
House Action
2/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/15
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Assault
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.
Death -see also- Advance Medical Directives; Wrongful Death.
Liability -see also- Good Samaritan
Self Defense
Trespass
Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law
( 3-209 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes Explain Committee Votes:
House
Judiciary


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