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GA SB515
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Nikema Williams
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AI Summary
- Repeals Georgia's "stand your ground" law (Code Section 16-3-23.1), which currently eliminates the duty to retreat before using force in self-defense
- Removes references to the "no duty to retreat" provision from the criminal prosecution immunity statute (Code Section 16-3-24.2), while preserving immunity for justified use of force under other self-defense statutes
- Strikes references to Code Section 16-3-23.1 from grand jury instruction requirements in both standard proceedings and peace officer indictment proceedings
- Removes "no duty to retreat" language from the civil liability immunity statute (Code Section 51-11-9), while maintaining civil immunity for justified use of force in defense of self, habitation, or property
- Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Justification and Excuse; "stand your ground" law; repeal
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
6/17/2020
Full Bill Text
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