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HB 0451 - Crimes and offenses; repeal statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to use of force; provisions

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Dawkins-Haigler, Dee 91st
Last Action: 2/25/2015 - House Second Readers
State Code Titles: 16
House Committee: PS&HS

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

            HB 451 seeks to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A. relating to crimes and offenses.

            Code Section 16-11-138, relating to defense of self or others as absolute defense, would be repealed in its entirety.

            Code Section 16-12-129, relating to defense of self or others an absolute defense, would be repealed in its entirety.

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