Relates to the justified use of physical force
Summary
Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Rob Ortt
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tom O'Mara
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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