Justifiable homicide; clarify immunity from prosecution and civil liability.

HB 117 clarifies legal immunity for individuals who use deadly force in specific self-defense situations under Mississippi law. It establishes a presumption that a person reasonably feared imminent harm when defending their home, vehicle, business, or workplace against unlawful entry or violent acts. The bill grants immunity from both criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits for those meeting these conditions, unless the defender knew the person they confronted was a law enforcement officer acting in their official duties. It specifically applies to situations involving unlawful entry, resisting felony attempts, or protecting others in designated locations. This bill aims to strengthen existing self-defense protections by codifying the presumption and immunity mechanisms.