HB376 Alabama 2013 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Use of force in defense of a person, authorized by an owner, employee, or other person authorized to be on business premises if another person is attempting or committing robbery or burglary on the premises, Sec, 13A-3-23 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, an occupant of a
dwelling may use deadly physical force, and is
legally presumed to be justified in using deadly
physical force in self-defense or the defense of
another person against a person committing or
attempting to commit a burglary of the dwelling</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide that an owner,
employee, or other person authorized to be on
business premises after the business has closed to
the public may use deadly physical force in
self-defense or the defense of another person
against a person who is committing or attempting to
commit a burglary or robbery of the business</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Section 13A-3-23, Code of Alabama 1975,
relating to the use of force in defense of a person, to
provide that an owner, employee, or other person authorized to
be on business premises after the business has closed to the
public may use deadly physical force in self-defense or the
defense of another person against a person who is committing
or attempting to commit a burglary or robbery of the business.
</p>
Subjects
Business and Commerce
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB376 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |