House File 498, championed by State Representative Tony Cornish (R-24B), has been held by State Representative Joe Mullery (D-58A), Chairman of the House Public Safety Committee and could be defeated without being debated.
“Castle Doctrine” self-defense legislation would allow a person to use deadly force in and outside of his or her home and vehicle and removes duty to retreat when outside of the home. The bill also provides that a person who uses reasonable force against an intruder shall be immune from civil and criminal liability for injuries or death of the intruder.
Please contact your State Representative at (651) 296-2146 and respectfully urge him or her to co-sponsor HF 498 so that it will be heard in committee.
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