Providing civil and criminal immunity for use of force in defense of self, real and personal property

This bill, SB 19, provides civil and criminal immunity for individuals who use reasonable force - including deadly force - to defend themselves, their home, property, or others from imminent threat of death or serious harm. It removes the legal requirement to retreat when defending one's residence or a place where they lawfully reside or are present, and mandates courts to cover legal costs, fees, and expenses for those acting lawfully in defense. The law applies to homeowners, occupants, and individuals in public spaces with legal right to be, but excludes those provoking violence, committing felonies, or resisting police acting within legal authority. It creates a complete defense against civil lawsuits or criminal charges for justified defensive actions.