Bill No.: HB0167                  Drafter:  LNS

LSO No.:  11LSO-0115              Effective Date:  7/1/2011

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0070

Chapter No.:       142

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Quarberg

Catch Title:       Castle doctrine modifications.

Subject:  Self-defense.

Summary/Major Elements:

● The act expands when a person is presumed to act in self defense by adding definitions to the current law.

● The law currently provides, in general, that a person is presumed to act in self defense when he uses deadly force against another who:

o Illegally forces his way into the defender's home or habitation, or

o Takes or attempts to take a person from the home or habitation.

● The act now defines:

o "Habitation" as any structure designed for overnight accommodation, and

o "Home" as an occupied residential dwelling place.

Comments:

● Popular name:  Castle doctrine