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Proposed Pennsylvania House Legislation HB167

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This legislation expands Castle Doctrine protections for citizens who use lethal force when assaulted to include multiple attackers (Gangs) and 'disparity of force'.

Sponsor: Rep. Rick Saccone

Legislation Overview

Title: In general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.

Subject:

Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.

Session: 2017-2018 Regular Session

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: January 23, 2017

Link: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=167

Sponsors

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30 sponsors: Richard Saccone (R); Matthew Baker (R); Thomas Mustio (R); Jason Ortitay (R); Greg Rothman (R); Judith Ward (R); Jerome Knowles; George Dunbar (R); Russ Diamond (R); Stephen Bloom (R); David Millard (R); Michael Reese (R); David Zimmerman (R); Seth Grove (R); Robert Kauffman (R); Mark Gillen (R); Matthew Gabler (R); Eric Nelson (R); Harry Readshaw (D); Tarah Toohil; Jack Rader (R); Barry Jozwiak (R); Daryl Metcalfe (R); Jim Cox (R); David Maloney (R); Justin Simmons (R); David Hickernell (R); Frank Farry (R); Kristin Phillips-Hill (R); Jonathan Fritz (R)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jan 23, 2017 Referred to JUDICIARY
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced not available state bill text bill text
Votes

There have not been any votes on this bill

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