Alaska: Common Sense Legislation Passes Senate and Goes to Governor

Contact Governor Sean Parnell and Respectfully Urge Him to Sign HB 24 into Law

House Bill 24, common sense self-defense reform legislation, passed in the state Senate yesterday by a 15-4 vote after receiving overwhelming approval by the House of Representatives in a 29-4 vote last month.  HB 24 now goes to Governor Sean Parnell (R) for his consideration.  Please call and e-mail Governor Parnell today and respectfully urge him to sign HB 24 into law.

Under existing state law, if a person is justified in using deadly force in self-defense, there is no duty-to-retreat if the person is in his or her home, business or on his or her own property.  HB 24, introduced by state Representative Mark Neuman (R-10), would extend this protection so a person, if justified in using deadly force in self-defense, has no-duty-to-retreat from any place the person has a legal right to be.

Thank you for your continued efforts during this legislative session.  Please call and e-mail the Governor today and urge him to sign this important reform into law!

Governor Sean Parnell

Phone: 907-465-3500

E-mail : [email protected]