Criminal Prosecutions; an additional justification for use of force in defense of self or others; provide

Engrossed on 3/6/26

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From the Legislature

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse in defenses to criminal prosecutions, so as to provide for an additional justification for use of force in defense of self or others; to amend Code Section 51-11-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to no duty to retreat and immunity in certain instances of threat or use of force, so as to extend immunity from civil liability in justified use of force cases to legal representatives and heirs of the person against whom force was used; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passage: Senate Vote #651

30 Yea

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23 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 26

2:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 26

4:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 17

1:00 PM

House Judiciary Non-civil

Mar 26

10:00 AM

House Judiciary Non-civil

Mar 26

11:00 AM

House Judiciary Non-civil