Tennessee HB0931 amends self-defense laws to presume lawful force against armed intruders outside a residence.

Tennessee HB0931 modifies the state's self-defense laws by changing the presumption of a person's intent when using force against an intruder. Specifically, it presumes that force used within a residence or dwelling against an armed intruder outside the enclosed structure is in accordance with self-defense principles. This change applies when the intruder is unlawfully present and armed with a deadly weapon. The bill also adjusts the relevant subsection references in Tennessee Code Annotated.

Tennessee HB0931 amends self-defense laws to presume lawful force against armed intruders outside a residence.

Tennessee HB0931 modifies the state's self-defense laws by changing the presumption of a person's intent when using force against an intruder. Specifically, it presumes that force used within a residence or dwelling against an armed intruder outside the enclosed structure is in accordance with self-defense principles. This change applies when the intruder is unlawfully present and armed with a deadly weapon. The bill also adjusts the relevant subsection references in Tennessee Code Annotated.