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IL SB3820

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Noland

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 7-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 regarding use of force in defense of a person
  • Makes a technical grammatical correction by adding "the" before "use of force" in subsection (a)
  • Clarifies that a person is justified in using force against another when reasonably necessary to defend against imminent unlawful force or prevent imminent death, great bodily harm, or commission of a forcible felony
  • Provides immunity from civil liability for justified use of force, except when the force involves willful or wanton misconduct
  • Last amended by Public Act 93-832, effective July 28, 2004

Legislative Description

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Assignments2/10/2012

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