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Representative Koppelman proposes narrowing citizen‑arrest entry rule to exigent life‑safety situations
Summary
House Bill 1299 would limit a private person’s authority to break into a building to make an arrest to circumstances where the private person reasonably believes someone inside faces imminent risk of death or serious bodily injury; sponsor said the change balances citizen rescue and castle‑doctrine concerns.
Representative Ben Koppelman introduced House Bill 1299, which would restrict when a private person may break open a door or window to effect an arrest. Under current statute a private person who reasonably believes a felony has been committed may break into a building to arrest the suspect after announcing intent and being…
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