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HF786Introduced in the House

Law on use of force in defense of home and person clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, common law duty to retreat eliminated in certain cases, boundaries of dwelling expanded, presumption created, and rights extended to others defending against entry.

IntroducedHouse Public Safety Finance and Policy

Introduced by Ben Davis, District 006A

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Law on use of force in defense of home and person clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, common law duty to retreat eliminated in certain cases, boundaries of dwelling expanded, presumption created, and rights extended to others defending against entry.

Where it stands

Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy

February 13, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy

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