HB 6073 Summary

• Repeals section 776.013, Florida Statutes, which previously created a presumption of fear of death or great bodily harm in home protection cases and established the "stand your ground" right in one's home.

• Amends section 776.012 to establish that a person has no duty to retreat and retains the right to stand their ground when using deadly force if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent imminent death, great bodily harm, or a forcible felony, provided they are not engaged in criminal activity and are in a place where they have a right to be.

• Modifies section 776.032 to maintain immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for justified use of force, with exceptions for law enforcement officers acting in their official duties who properly identified themselves.

• Amends section 790.15 to update the definition of residential dwelling in the firearm discharge statute to reference the statutory definition rather than the repealed section 776.013.

• Takes effect upon becoming law.