NY S01473

Eliminates the "duty to retreat" requirement in New York, allowing a person to use deadly physical force in self-defense anywhere they are lawfully permitted to be, not just in their dwelling

Grants immunity from both criminal and civil liability for anyone who uses justified physical force in defense of themselves, another person, or property

Requires courts to dismiss charges at arraignment unless there is clear and convincing evidence that the defendant's use of force was not justified

Prohibits police from arresting someone for use of force unless there is probable cause to believe the force was not justifiable under self-defense laws

Creates a motion to dismiss civil lawsuits based on justified use of force, with mandatory attorney fees and costs awarded to defendants if the court finds their actions were justified

Requires plaintiffs who were committing a crime against the defendant to file a certificate of merit from their attorney stating there is a reasonable basis to believe the defendant's use of force was not justified