Bill Summary

by Rayner Co Sponsors: Eskamani, Smith (C), Arrington

Use or Threatened Use of Force: Removes provisions relating to persons using or threatening to use force not having to retreat before such use or threatened use in defense of persons or property; prohibits persons from using deadly force in accordance with specified provisions of law if such persons know that they can avoid necessity of using deadly force with complete safety by retreating; removes provisions relating to persons using deadly force not having duty to retreat & having right to stand their ground; repeals provisions relating to immunity from criminal prosecution & civil action for justifiable use or threatened use of force. Effective Date: upon becoming a law

» H Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
   H Judiciary Committee