HB 207-FN (2011): relative to physical force in defense of a person.
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HB 207-FN (2011)
relative to physical force in defense of a person.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–6 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13)
- Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)
- Rep. J. Michael Ball (R - Hills 9)
- Rep. Mark Proulx (R - Hills 15)
- Rep. Tammy Simmons (R - Hills 17)
- Rep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6)
- Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Mark Warden (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Susan DeLemus (R - Straf 1)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16)
- Sen. Tom De Blois (R - SD18)
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 3, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 9, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 15, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- March 3, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/3/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 9, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 15 (Vote 11-6; RC)
- March 15, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 318-FN (2006): relative to the use of deadly force to protect oneself.