HB376 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, an occupant of a dwelling may use deadly physical force, and is legally presumed to be justified in using deadly physical force in self-defense or the defense of another person against a person committing or attempting to commit a burglary of the dwelling
This bill would provide that an owner, employee, or other person authorized to be on business premises after the business has closed to the public may use deadly physical force in self-defense or the defense of another person against a person who is committing or attempting to commit a burglary or robbery of the business
To amend Section 13A-3-23, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the use of force in defense of a person, to provide that an owner, employee, or other person authorized to be on business premises after the business has closed to the public may use deadly physical force in self-defense or the defense of another person against a person who is committing or attempting to commit a burglary or robbery of the business.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
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| February 28, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB376 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |