MD HB67 | 2014 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-02-10 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 8 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-02-10 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing that a person charged with a crime may assert the defense of self-defense only under specified circumstances that negate the duty to attempt to retreat or escape the danger.
Title
Criminal Law - Self-Defense - Duty to Retreat
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-10 | House | Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn |
| 2014-01-17 | House | Hearing cancelled |
| 2014-01-28 | House | Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2014-01-08 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
| 2013-08-28 | House | Pre-filed |
