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 Bill Status of HB5058  101.th General Assembly

Short Description:  CRIM CD-DEFENSE-RETREAT

House Sponsors
Rep. Brad Halbrook

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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
  2/13/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook
  2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/25/2020HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  6/23/2020HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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