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IL HB5432
Bill
Status
Failed
1/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Ann Williams
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 7-2 of the Criminal Code of 1961 concerning justification for use of force in defense of a dwelling
- Makes a technical grammatical correction by changing "the the" to "the" in subsection (a) regarding justified use of force against unlawful entry or attack
- Preserves existing law allowing justified force to prevent unlawful entry into a dwelling or attacks upon it
- Maintains provisions allowing use of deadly force only when entry is violent/tumultuous and person reasonably believes force is necessary to prevent assault, or when necessary to prevent commission of a felony in the dwelling
- Protects persons using justified force from civil liability claims brought by aggressors or their family members, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct
Legislative Description
CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013
Committee Referrals
Rules2/15/2012
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