FL H4019

Deletes the "stand your ground" provision from section 776.012(2), which previously stated a person using deadly force in self-defense has no duty to retreat and the right to stand their ground if not engaged in criminal activity.

Removes the "no duty to retreat" language from section 776.012(1) for non-deadly force self-defense, allowing only that persons may use reasonable force to defend against imminent unlawful force.

Eliminates the "stand your ground" and "no duty to retreat" protections from section 776.013(3) for persons attacked in their dwelling, residence, or vehicle.

Removes "stand your ground" language from section 776.031(2) regarding use of deadly force in defense of property, while retaining the "no duty to retreat" provision for non-deadly force in property defense under section 776.031(1).

Takes effect upon becoming law.