Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Repeals Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground law.
Sponsor - Ron Waters
Title: In general principles of justification, further providing for definitions, for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of property and for use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others.
Subject:
Description: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for definitions, for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of property and for use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others.
Session: 2013-2014 Regular Session
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Link: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2013&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=518
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16 sponsors: Waters, Ronald G.; Bishop, Louise Williams; Schlossberg, Michael H.; Thomas, W. Curtis; Brown, Vanessa Lowery; Cohen, Mark B.; Roebuck, Jr., James R.; Kinsey, Stephen; Brownlee, Michelle F.; Briggs, Tim; Gainey, Ed; Kirkland, Thaddeus; Sims, Brian; Sturla, P. Michael; Santarsiero, Steven J.; McCarter, Stephen
Chamber | Date | Action |
House | Feb 5, 2013 | Referred to JUDICIARY |
Type | Date | State Link | Text |
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