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Panel debates vehicle language in self‑defense amendment, sponsor agrees to withdraw it
Summary
A Legislative Administration committee discussion on House Bill 1279 focused on an amendment that would extend self‑defense provisions to vehicles and a third‑person provision. Members warned the change could broaden use of force; the amendment’s sponsor said they would remove the vehicle language after the vote.
At a Legislative Administration committee meeting, members debated an amendment to House Bill 1279 that would expand self‑defense protections to include vehicles and a third person.
The Chair moved the bill to pass and an amendment (1478s) was offered to add vehicle language and to clarify scope for a third person. A committee member who supported the amendment said it kept existing language about third persons…
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