Rhode Island S2156 adds a rebuttable defense for vehicle owners or occupants who injure or kill a robber in self-defense.

Rhode Island S2156 amends the state's laws to provide a rebuttable defense for vehicle owners, lessees, or occupants who cause injury or death to a person committing robbery against them. This defense applies if the owner or occupant acted in self-defense and reasonably believed the robber intended to cause serious harm or death. The law removes any duty to retreat for vehicle owners or occupants during such criminal offenses. This act would take effect immediately upon passage.

Rhode Island S2156 adds a rebuttable defense for vehicle owners or occupants who injure or kill a robber in self-defense.

Rhode Island S2156 amends the state's laws to provide a rebuttable defense for vehicle owners, lessees, or occupants who cause injury or death to a person committing robbery against them. This defense applies if the owner or occupant acted in self-defense and reasonably believed the robber intended to cause serious harm or death. The law removes any duty to retreat for vehicle owners or occupants during such criminal offenses. This act would take effect immediately upon passage.