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AL HB488
Bill
Status
4/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Merika Coleman-Evans
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AI Summary
HB488 Summary
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Amends Section 13A-3-23 of the Alabama Code to prohibit a person from justifiably using physical force, including deadly force, if they initially pursued another person engaged in lawful activity in a public place and that pursuit resulted in a confrontation.
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Names this provision the "Trayvon Martin exception" to self-defense law.
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Provides immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for innocent bystanders who reasonably use force to protect themselves during a confrontation between other persons.
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Requires law enforcement to determine probable cause that force used was unlawful before arresting a person for using justified force.
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Becomes effective 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
4/5/2016