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AL HB212
Bill
Status
2/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Merika Coleman-Evans
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AI Summary
HB 212 Summary
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Amends Section 13A-3-23 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to deny self-defense justification to a person who initially pursues another person engaged in lawful activity in a public place if the pursuit results in a confrontation and use of force, including deadly force.
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Provides immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for persons who use justified force under the law, unless the force is determined to be unlawful.
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Grants immunity to innocent bystanders who reasonably use force, including deadly physical force, to protect themselves from injury during a confrontation between other persons.
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Restricts law enforcement agencies from arresting a person for using force unless probable cause exists that the force used was unlawful.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin Act, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
2/7/2013