TennesseeCriminal Offenses - As introduced, specifies that a person using force intended or likely to cause death or serious bodily injury from within the person's residence or dwelling is presumed to have acted in self-defense when that force is used against an individual armed with a deadly weapon who is unlawfully present on the person's property and outside of the enclosed structure of the person's residence or dwelling. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11 and Title 40.
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History
- 2025
- Mar 11Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary CommitteeLatest
- Mar 5Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
- Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
- Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Feb 5Filed for introductionIntroduced