AN ACT CONCERNING THE CASTLE DOCTRINE.

HB 6150 would amend Connecticut's general statutes (section 53a-20) to fully adopt the Castle Doctrine. This means residents would be legally protected when using force, including deadly force, to defend their homes without first attempting to retreat. The bill directly affects homeowners and occupants who face intruders in their dwellings. It codifies existing legal principles into statute, removing ambiguity about the right to self-defense within one's home.