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CO HB1063

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

Justin Everett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the legal right to use deadly force against intruders to include owners, managers, and employees of businesses, in addition to dwelling occupants.

  • Allows deadly force when an intruder has made an unlawful entry and the business person reasonably believes the intruder has committed, is committing, or intends to commit a crime beyond the unlawful entry, and might use physical force.

  • Provides immunity from criminal prosecution for business owners, managers, and employees using physical force, including deadly force, in accordance with these conditions.

  • Provides immunity from civil liability for injuries or death resulting from the use of such force by business owners, managers, or employees.

  • Amends the premises defense statute to use gender-neutral language regarding the use of deadly force in defense of self, others, or property.

Legislative Description

Deadly Force Against Intruders At Businesses

Last Action

House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

2/17/2014

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, and Military Affairs1/8/2014

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