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HI HB603
Bill
Status
1/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Calvin Say
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AI Summary
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Allows the use of deadly force to defend one's primary dwelling against an intruder who has entered without invitation and is inside the dwelling at the time of force use.
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Exempts law enforcement officers entering a dwelling in performance of official duties from justification for deadly force.
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Grants civil immunity to any actor who uses deadly force in accordance with the bill's provisions for injuries or damages resulting from that use of force.
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Repeals section 663-1.57, HRS, which previously provided limited liability protection for property owners against perpetrators engaged in specified felonies.
Legislative Description
Justification; Use of Deadly Force
Last Action
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/26/2013