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S2307Introduced in the Senate

Provides a rebuttable defense if a person dies or sustains a personal injury while committing any violent criminal offense of a person.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Gordon Rogers, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- BURGLARY AND BREAKING AND ENTERING - Provides a rebuttable defense if a person dies or sustains a personal injury while committing any violent criminal offense of a person.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · May 12, 2026

10

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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