CRIM CD-DEFENSE-RETREAT
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person who is justified in the use of force, including deadly force, does not have a duty to retreat. Provides that a person who is justified in the use of force, including the use of force that is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm, is immune from criminal prosecution and civil action for the use of force justified under these provisions (rather than have an affirmative defense to a criminal prosecution). Defines "criminal prosecution" to include charging or prosecuting the defendant.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 17, 2024
Last action Jan 15, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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