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NC H1192

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Alma Adams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals G.S. 14-51.2, 14-51.3, and 14-51.4 (existing stand your ground laws).
  • Creates new G.S. 14-51.5 establishing castle doctrine protections allowing lawful home occupants to use any degree of force, including deadly force, against intruders who may cause serious harm or commit felony.
  • Eliminates duty to retreat from intruders in one's home or residence under specified circumstances.
  • Preserves common law defenses regarding lawful use of force in self-defense or defense of others.
  • Becomes effective December 1, 2012, applying to offenses committed on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Amend Castle Doctrine/Repeal Stand Ground

Last Action

Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee C

5/30/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Subcommittee C5/30/2012

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