HB 2561

  • Hawaii House Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 24, 2024
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating To Self-Defense.

Abstract

Clarifies that a person who uses deadly force in self-defense does not have a duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property unless they are the initial aggressor. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at their place of work.

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Jan 26, 2024

House

Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3

  • Referral-Committee
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Jan 24, 2024

House

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

Jan 23, 2024

House

Pending introduction.

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