2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 985

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: HB 1075/08 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegates Conaway, Anderson, Boteler, and Kelly
Entitled:
Criminal Law - Self-Defense - Immunity for Use of Physical Force in Defense of Dwelling or Place of Business

Synopsis:

Establishing that an occupant of a dwelling or place of business is justified in using any degree of physical force, including deadly physical force, against another person when that other person has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling or place of business, and when the occupant has a reasonable belief that the other person has committed, is committing, or intends to commit a crime in the dwelling or place of business in addition to the uninvited entry; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/13
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.
3/16
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Frank M. Conaway, Jr., District 40
Delegate Curt Anderson, District 43
Delegate Joseph C. Boteler, III, District 8
Delegate Kevin Kelly, District 1B

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Assault
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.
Death -see also- Advance Medical Directives; Wrongful Death.
Liability -see also- Good Samaritan
Self Defense
Trespass
Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law
( 3-209 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered