FL S0344

Expands home protection laws by removing the requirement that a person be "attacked" in their dwelling, residence, or vehicle and instead requires only a reasonable belief that force is necessary to prevent imminent death, great bodily harm, or commission of a forcible felony.

Eliminates the requirement to cross-reference specific sections (776.012 and 776.031) when justifying use of force in a dwelling, residence, or vehicle.

Changes language in immunity provisions from "immunity from prosecution" to "immunity from liability" in civil action cases.

Requires the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence to be on the party seeking to overcome self-defense immunity claims in criminal prosecutions once a prima facie claim has been raised at a pretrial immunity hearing.

Clarifies that courts must award reasonable attorney fees, court costs, compensation for loss of income, and defense expenses in civil actions when the defendant is found immune from liability.