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 Bill Status of HB5803  103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  STAND YOUR GROUND ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. John M. Cabello and Travis Weaver

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/2/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/7-1from Ch. 38, par. 7-1
720 ILCS 5/7-2from Ch. 38, par. 7-2
720 ILCS 5/7-3from Ch. 38, par. 7-3
720 ILCS 5/7-14from Ch. 38, par. 7-14


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person who is justified in the use of force, including deadly force, does not have a duty to retreat. Provides that a person who is justified in the use of force, including the use of force that is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm, is immune from criminal prosecution and civil action for the use of force justified under these provisions (rather than have an affirmative defense to a criminal prosecution). Defines "criminal prosecution" to include charging or prosecuting the defendant.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  4/1/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello
  4/2/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  4/2/2024HouseFirst Reading
  4/2/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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