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FL H4003
Bill
Status
8/19/2013
Primary Sponsor
Alan Williams
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AI Summary
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Repeals section 776.013, Florida Statutes, which established a presumption of fear and provided "stand your ground" protections specifically in home defense situations.
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Amends section 776.012 to allow deadly force and eliminate duty to retreat when a person reasonably believes such force is necessary to prevent imminent death, great bodily harm, or forcible felony.
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Removes reference to section 776.013 from section 776.032, maintaining immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for justified use of force under sections 776.012 and 776.031.
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Amends section 790.15 to add a definition of "dwelling" for firearm discharge statutes, including buildings, mobile homes, tents, and attached porches designed for overnight occupancy.
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Takes effect upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
Use of Deadly Force in Defense of a Person
Last Action
Introduced
3/4/2014