HB263 Alabama 2020 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a person is justified in using physical force, including deadly force, in self-defense or in the defense of another person under certain conditions, and an occupant of a dwelling or business property 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 certain specified crimes.
This bill would further provide for the justification for a person to use deadly physical force in self-defense or in the defense of another person on the premises of a church under certain conditions.
Relating to self-defense and the defense of others; to create the Alabama Church Protection Act; to further provide for the justification for a person to use deadly physical force in self-defense or in the defense of another person on the premises of a church under certain conditions.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2020 | H | Pending third reading on day 11 Favorable from Judiciary |
| March 5, 2020 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 18, 2020 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB263 Alabama 2020 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature