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IL HB1098
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2021
Primary Sponsor
Emanuel Welch
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 7-1 of the Criminal Code of 2012 regarding use of force in defense of a person
- Makes a technical change by correcting a grammatical error (removing duplicate article "the")
- Maintains existing language that a person is justified in using force against another when reasonably necessary to defend against imminent unlawful force
- Retains provisions allowing use of deadly force only when necessary to prevent imminent death, great bodily harm, or commission of a forcible felony
- Preserves immunity from civil liability for justified use of force except in cases involving willful or wanton misconduct
Legislative Description
CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/11/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules4/23/2021
Executive3/2/2021
Rules2/17/2021
Full Bill Text
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