MD HB991 | 2010 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-03-22 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 12 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-03-22 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing that an occupant of a dwelling is justified in using any degree of physical force, including deadly physical force, against another person when that other person has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling, and when the occupant has a reasonable belief that the other person has committed a crime in the dwelling in addition to the unlawful entry, or is committing or intends to commit a crime against a person or property in addition to the unlawful entry; etc.
Title
Criminal Law - Self-Defense - Immunity for Use of Physical Force in Defense of
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-22 | Unfavorable Report by Judiciary | |
| 2010-02-15 | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | |
| 2010-02-12 | First Reading Judiciary |
Subjects
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Search/Legislation?target=/2010rs/billfile/HB0991.htm |
| Text | http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/bills/hb/hb0991f.pdf |
