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HF945Introduced in the House

A bill for an act providing for a hearing to determine immunity from criminal or civil liability following a use of reasonable force in defense of one's self, others, or property. (Formerly HSB 213.)

EngrossedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Judiciary

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A bill for an act providing for a hearing to determine immunity from criminal or civil liability following a use of reasonable force in defense of one's self, others, or property. (Formerly HSB 213.)

Where it stands

Subcommittee: Schultz, Dawson, and Knox. S.J. 661.

March 27, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Shall the bill pass? · March 24, 2025

89

Yes

6

No

5

Absent or Not Voting

100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 613.

  2. Amendment H-1123 filed. H.J. 721.

  3. Amendment H-1123 adopted. H.J. 786.

  4. Passed House, yeas 89, nays 6. H.J. 787.

  5. Explanation of vote. H.J. 812.

  6. Explanation of vote. H.J. 1034.

  7. Immediate message. H.J. 788.

  8. Message from House. S.J. 624.

  9. Read first time, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 624.

  10. Subcommittee: Schultz, Dawson, and Knox. S.J. 661.

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