GA SB147 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-12 - Senate Read and Referred
Pending: Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 11 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-12 - Senate Read and Referred
Pending: Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to change provisions relating to the duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense; to clarify provisions relating to the use of force in defense of self, others, habitation, and other property; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Title
Crimes and Offenses; duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense; provisions
Sponsors
Sen. Vincent Fort [D] | Sen. Nan Orrock [D] | Sen. Gail Davenport [D] | Sen. Gloria Butler [D] |
Sen. Ed Harbison [D] | Sen. David Lucas [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-02-12 | Senate | Senate Read and Referred |
2013-02-11 | Senate | Senate Hopper |
Georgia State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38649 |
Text | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20132014/130445 |