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Senate approves self‑defense amendments after heated floor exchanges
Summary
Senators passed House Bill 114, which narrows retreat considerations and clarifies reasonableness in self‑defense, after proponents noted law‑enforcement and prosecutor support and opponents warned of increased urban violence.
The Utah Senate voted to pass House Bill 114, a measure that revises self‑defense language to make failure to retreat less relevant when assessing whether an individual acted reasonably. Sponsor Senator Hinkins said the bill had broad support from law‑enforcement organizations and prosecutors who assisted with the language.
Why it matters: The bill alters the legal framework for self‑defense in Utah and may change how cases are…
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