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
Roll Call Votes
Passage: Senate Vote #651
30 Yea
RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR23 Nay
DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD2 Not Voting
RRCalendar
Feb 26
2:00 PM
Feb 26
4:00 PM
Mar 17
1:00 PM
Mar 26
10:00 AM
Mar 26
11:00 AM