AR HB1203

Amends Arkansas Code § 5-2-607 to allow use of deadly physical force against someone reasonably believed to be committing a felony involving force or violence, using unlawful deadly force, or imminently endangering the person's life or continuing a pattern of domestic abuse

Removes the duty to retreat from the requirement to avoid using deadly physical force, except when a person is unable to retreat with complete safety or when they are a law enforcement officer or assisting at a law enforcement officer's direction

Adds "no duty to retreat" protection for persons in their dwelling or on the curtilage surrounding their dwelling, provided they were not the original aggressor

Defines "curtilage" as land adjoining a dwelling that is convenient and habitually used for residential purposes, including nearby outbuildings directly connected to the dwelling

Defines "domestic abuse" to include physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or fear of imminent harm between family or household members, as well as criminal sexual conduct between family or household members