New Hampshire HB1279 amends the law to allow the use of physical force in defense of a person.

New Hampshire HB1279 modifies the law to permit the use of physical force in defense of a person. Specifically, it amends RSA 627:4, II(d) to clarify that an individual is justified in using physical force if the person they are defending is likely to use unlawful force in the commission of a felony within the actor's dwelling or its curtilage. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines for self-defense in certain situations.

New Hampshire HB1279 amends the law to allow the use of physical force in defense of a person.

New Hampshire HB1279 modifies the law to permit the use of physical force in defense of a person. Specifically, it amends RSA 627:4, II(d) to clarify that an individual is justified in using physical force if the person they are defending is likely to use unlawful force in the commission of a felony within the actor's dwelling or its curtilage. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines for self-defense in certain situations.