SB165 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
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
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
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.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2013 | S | Business and Labor first Amendment Offered |
| May 7, 2013 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 5, 2013 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| February 7, 2013 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Business and Labor |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB165 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |