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FL H4003

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/19/2013

Primary Sponsor

Alan Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals section 776.013, Florida Statutes, which established a presumption of fear and provided "stand your ground" protections specifically in home defense situations.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Use of Deadly Force in Defense of a Person

Last Action

Introduced

3/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee10/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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