HF893 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Law on use of force in defense of home and person clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, common law duty to retreat eliminated in certain cases, boundaries of dwelling expanded, presumption created, and rights extended to others defending against entry.
Related bill: SF458
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Sponsors
- Rep. Max Rymer (R)
- Rep. Pam Altendorf (R)
- Rep. Jeff Backer (R)
- Rep. Ben Davis (R)
- Rep. Elliot Engen (R)
- Rep. Marj Fogelman (R)
- Rep. Bobbie Harder (R)
- Rep. Drew Roach (R)
- Rep. Jim Joy (R)
- Rep. Krista Knudsen (R)
- Rep. Tim O'Driscoll (R)
- Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar (R)
- Rep. Spencer Igo (R)
- Rep. Jim Nash (R)
- Rep. Terry Stier (R)