HOUSE BILL 455

Sponsored By:

Delegates Frank and Boteler

Entitled:

Protection of Persons and Property - Immunity

Synopsis:

Providing that a person is justified in using nondeadly force under specified circumstances; providing that a person is justified in using deadly force under specified circumstances; providing that a person who is justified in using force is immune from criminal prosecution and civil action; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

2/6

First Reading Judiciary

2/14

Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate William J. Frank, District 42

Delegate Joseph C. Boteler, III, District 8

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Abduction

Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims

Court Costs

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.

Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Self Defense

Trespass

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law

( 2-210 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered