CO HB1049

Extends the right to use deadly physical force against intruders to include owners, managers, and employees of places of business, previously limited to dwelling occupants.

Allows use of deadly force when an unlawful entry has been made and the person reasonably believes the intruder has committed a crime or intends to commit a crime against persons or property, and might use physical force.

Grants criminal immunity from prosecution to owners, managers, and employees of businesses who use physical force, including deadly force, in accordance with these conditions.

Grants civil immunity from liability for injuries or death resulting from the use of such force to business owners, managers, and employees acting under these provisions.

Amends the statute on use of physical force in defense of premises to use gender-neutral language and clarify that deadly force in defense of premises remains limited to self-defense or defense of another as described in existing law.