Ohio HB408 limits duty to retreat in self-defense within one's residence or vehicle.

Ohio HB408 amends the state's Revised Code to limit the duty to retreat before using force in self-defense, defense of another, or defense of one's residence or vehicle. Specifically, if a person is lawfully in their residence or vehicle, they have no duty to retreat before using force if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent injury, loss, or risk to life or safety. The bill also stipulates that a trier of fact should not consider the possibility of retreat when determining if the force used was reasonable.

Ohio HB408 limits duty to retreat in self-defense within one's residence or vehicle.

Ohio HB408 amends the state's Revised Code to limit the duty to retreat before using force in self-defense, defense of another, or defense of one's residence or vehicle. Specifically, if a person is lawfully in their residence or vehicle, they have no duty to retreat before using force if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent injury, loss, or risk to life or safety. The bill also stipulates that a trier of fact should not consider the possibility of retreat when determining if the force used was reasonable.