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GA HB1153

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dee Dawkins-Haigler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Georgia Code Section 16-3-23.1, which establishes that a person has no duty to retreat before using force in self-defense (commonly known as the "Stand Your Ground" law)
  • Removes the cross-reference to Code Section 16-3-23.1 from the immunity from criminal prosecution statute (Code Section 16-3-24.2), while preserving immunity for lawful use of threats or force under the remaining self-defense provisions
  • Sponsored by Representatives Dawkins-Haigler (91st), Brooks (55th), and Scott (76th)
  • Becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; no duty to retreat prior to use of force and correct a cross-reference; repeal statute

Last Action

House First Readers

3/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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