Alabama Regular Session 2016 Status: In Committee

HB488 — Self defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin act

Last action — Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with Regular Session 2016. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Self defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin act

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Coleman-Evans · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Coleman-Evans

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (139)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB488 do?
Self defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin act
Who sponsors HB488?
HB488 is sponsored by Coleman-Evans.
What is the current status of HB488?
This bill died with Regular Session 2016. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB488?
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