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FL S1100
Bill
AI Summary
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Limits "stand your ground" protection to situations where an attacker commits an overt act that makes a person reasonably believe force is necessary to prevent imminent death, great bodily harm, or a forcible felony.
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Removes references to "threatened use of force" throughout Florida's self-defense statutes, applying only to actual use of force.
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Eliminates immunity from criminal prosecution and civil liability if a child or bystander not affiliated with the overt act is injured during a lawful defensive force incident.
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Defines "dwelling" as a building or conveyance with a roof designed for occupancy at night (including tents) for purposes of firearm discharge restrictions on residential property.
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Takes effect July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Use of Deadly Force
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
5/1/2015