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AL SB165
Bill
Status
2/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Taylor
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AI Summary
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Amends Alabama Code Section 13A-3-23 to authorize owners, employees, or authorized persons on business premises after closing to use deadly physical force in self-defense or defense of another person against burglary or robbery.
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Adds new subdivision (4) to justify deadly force when a person uses or is about to use physical force against authorized business occupants while committing or attempting burglary, theft, or robbery.
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Extends existing legal presumption of justified deadly force (previously limited to dwelling occupants during burglary) to business premises when the business is closed to the public.
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Provides immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for persons using justified force under the statute, unless the force is determined to be unlawful.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Use of force in defense of a person, authorized by an owner, employee, or other person authorized to be on business premises if another person is attempting or committing robbery or burglary on the premises, Sec, 13A-3-23 am'd.
Business and Commerce
Last Action
Business and Labor first Amendment Offered
5/7/2013