New York A03241 removes the requirement to retreat before using physical force in self-defense and provides immunity from civil and criminal.

New York A03241 amends the penal law, criminal procedure law, and civil practice law to remove the requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat before using physical force in self-defense. It also provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for individuals who use physical force in defense of themselves, others, or property. The bill further modifies the criminal procedure law to prevent arrest for using force unless there is probable cause to find the use of force was not justifiable.

New York A03241 removes the requirement to retreat before using physical force in self-defense and provides immunity from civil and criminal.

New York A03241 amends the penal law, criminal procedure law, and civil practice law to remove the requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat before using physical force in self-defense. It also provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for individuals who use physical force in defense of themselves, others, or property. The bill further modifies the criminal procedure law to prevent arrest for using force unless there is probable cause to find the use of force was not justifiable.