Look What Crossed Over (VA)

[johnmcl]

Hi all,

So look what cleared the House and moved into the state Senate:

HB 1216

Self defense and defense of others. Provides that any person who lawfully occupies a dwelling is justified in using any degree of physical force, including deadly physical force, against another person when the other person has unlawfully entered the dwelling, has committed an overt act toward the occupant or another person in the dwelling, and the occupant reasonably believes he or another person in the dwelling is in imminent danger of bodily harm. The bill also provides that a person who uses justifiable force against an intruder shall be immune from civil liability for injuries or death of the other person.​

A nice little step towards a full Stand And Defend...


John

 

[Crimp]

I hope it makes it for y'all. West Virginia also introduced their Castle bills in both the senate (SB 102) and house (HB 2264). They're both in the Judiciary now. I'm holding my breath...

 

[brufener]

I emailed my state senator today, asking him to support it in the Senate.

I think there is a good chance of it passing because it passed the house fairly easily (95 yes, 4 no). http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?ses=071&typ=bil&val=hb1626&Submit2=Go

BTW - the bill is HB1626, not HB1216.

 

[davhina]

Good news for sure!

John,
Are you a member of VCDL?

I emailed my state senator today, asking him to support it in the Senate.

Ditto. Hope it passes!

 

[Babarsac]

I've got my fingers crossed. Plus i need to get off my butt and join VCDL

 

[K5mitch]

Email sent!

I'm Active Military, but VA is my residence.

 

[zoom6zoom]

Plus i need to get off my butt and join VCDL

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