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FL S0888

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the "no duty to retreat" provision for non-deadly force in self-defense, requiring individuals to consider retreat as an option before using or threatening non-deadly force.

  • Eliminates "Stand Your Ground" protections for deadly force by requiring individuals to retreat if they know they can avoid using deadly force with complete safety.

  • Repeals section 776.032, which provided immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for justifiable use or threatened use of force.

  • Applies the same retreat requirement changes to both defense of persons and defense of property statutes (sections 776.012 and 776.031).

  • Officially titles the act the "Self-Defense Restoration Act" and takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Use or Threatened Use of Force

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/30/2021

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