HB 259 - Authorizes the Discharge of Firearm for Self-Defense - Utah Key Vote
Keven Stratton voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Referred to Committee
- March 9, 2017
- House Bill Passed
- March 2, 2017
- Introduced
- Feb. 2, 2017
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Title: Authorizes the Discharge of Firearm for Self-Defense
Title: Authorizes the Discharge of Firearm for Self-Defense
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes individuals to discharge a firearm in self-defense, even when a safe escape is possible.
Highlights:
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Authorizes individuals that reasonably believe force is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury to discharge a firearm even if a safe escape is possible, except for in the following situations (Sec. 1):
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When an individual provoked the conflict;
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When an individual has attempted or committed a violent felony; or
- When an individual has agreed to engage in the conflict.
Title: Authorizes the Discharge of Firearm for Self-Defense