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AK HB80

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Robert Lynn

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Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 11.81.335(b) to establish exceptions to the duty to retreat when using deadly force in self-defense situations.
  • Eliminates the requirement to leave an area before using deadly force when on premises the person owns, leases, resides in, or is present as a guest or agent of the owner/lessor/resident.
  • Exempts peace officers acting within the scope of employment and persons assisting peace officers from the duty to retreat.
  • Exempts persons in buildings where they work in the ordinary course of employment from the duty to retreat.
  • Adds new exception allowing persons to use deadly force without retreating when in any place where they have a legal right to be, effectively adopting a "stand your ground" provision.

Legislative Description

Self Defense

Crimes

Last Action

CROSS SPONSOR(S): THOMAS

4/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance3/23/2012
Judiciary1/18/2011

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