Bill
H 1775
Overview: H 1775 - An Act establishing a self-defense exceptionPurpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a self-defense exception in the state's criminal code, allowing indiv
Overview: H 1775 - An Act establishing a self-defense exception
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a self-defense exception in the state's criminal code, allowing individuals to use force, including deadly force, in certain situations where they reasonably believe it is necessary to protect themselves or others from the threat of death or serious bodily injury.
Key Provisions:
- Defines the circumstances under which the use of force, including deadly force, would be justified as self-defense
- Establishes that an individual has no duty to retreat from their dwelling, place of work, or vehicle before using force in self-defense
- Provides legal protections for individuals who use force in self-defense, including immunity from criminal prosecution and civil liability
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals who may need to use force, including deadly force, to defend themselves or others
- Law enforcement and the criminal justice system, which would need to apply the new self-defense exception
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently scheduled for a public hearing on June 3, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM in committee A-2
- If passed, the self-defense exception would become part of the state's criminal code and would apply to all future cases involving the use of force in self-defense
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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