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MO HB2081

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jeanie Riddle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 563.031 of Missouri law to expand the justification for use of deadly force to include protection of an unborn child
  • Allows a pregnant woman to use deadly force if she reasonably believes it is necessary to protect herself, herself or her unborn child, or another against death, serious physical injury, or any forcible felony
  • Maintains existing provisions regarding use of physical force in self-defense and defense of third persons
  • Defendant bears the burden of raising the justification defense under this statute
  • Law applies to situations involving unlawful entry or attempted entry into a dwelling, residence, or vehicle lawfully occupied by the person

Legislative Description

Specifies that a pregnant woman may use deadly force if she reasonably believes that deadly force is necessary to protect her unborn child against death, serious physical injury, or any forcible felony

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

6/25/2010

Committee Referrals

General Laws4/20/2010
Rules3/24/2010

Full Bill Text

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