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FL H0073

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Michele Rayner-Goolsby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida law to require persons using deadly force to retreat if they know they can avoid using deadly force with complete safety by retreating
  • Removes the "stand your ground" provision that previously allowed persons to use deadly force without a duty to retreat when not engaged in criminal activity and in a lawful location
  • Maintains the current "no duty to retreat" rule for non-deadly force used in self-defense
  • Repeals section 776.032, which provided immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for justifiable use of force
  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Use or Threatened Use of Force

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee9/17/2021

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