Modifies provisions relating to self-defense

HB 1374 updates self-defense laws to clarify when physical force or deadly force is legally justified. It specifically states people do not need to retreat before using force to defend themselves or others in their home, workplace, vehicle, or private property they lawfully occupy. The bill also specifies scenarios where deadly force is permitted, such as against unlawful entry into a dwelling, and shifts the burden of proof: defendants claiming self-defense must first raise it, and if claiming protection of a dwelling, the state must prove their belief wasn't reasonable. The bill is currently pending after being postponed in the House on May 15, 2025.