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Deadly force bill passes in House
'CASTLE LAW': Self-defense law would be widened through proposal.
By ANNE SUTTON
The Associated Press
Published: May 2, 2006
Last Modified: May 2, 2006 at 01:50 AM
JUNEAU -- The Alaska House on Monday broadened the state's self-defense laws, allowing for the use of deadly force in certain situations outside the home.
The bill, modeled on Florida's "castle law," is one of several passed by the House on Monday.
Current law allows people to use whatever force is necessary to protect their homes. Senate Bill 200 would allow the use of deadly force outside the home in the case of a carjacking or in a situation where a child is in danger of being kidnapped, sexually assaulted, injured or killed.
The bill also expands the list of locations where a person may stand his or her ground, such as a hotel room, an office or a home where one is staying as a guest.
The measure also offers protection from civil lawsuits when people rightfully protect themselves and others.
The bill passed 33-0. Rep. Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau, served notice of reconsideration, so it could come up for another vote.
The House also passed a measure setting up an account that will be used for an annual appropriation from the state treasury to pay down the state's liability in its public employee and teacher retirement accounts. No money has been appropriated to the account authorized by House Bill 375 .
The measure was recommended by the Alaska Retirement Management Board in dealing with the state's projected $6.9 billion shortfall in its pension plans. The measure passed 39-0 and now goes to the Senate.
Deadly force bill passes in House
'CASTLE LAW': Self-defense law would be widened through proposal.
By ANNE SUTTON
The Associated Press
Published: May 2, 2006
Last Modified: May 2, 2006 at 01:50 AM
JUNEAU -- The Alaska House on Monday broadened the state's self-defense laws, allowing for the use of deadly force in certain situations outside the home.
The bill, modeled on Florida's "castle law," is one of several passed by the House on Monday.
Current law allows people to use whatever force is necessary to protect their homes. Senate Bill 200 would allow the use of deadly force outside the home in the case of a carjacking or in a situation where a child is in danger of being kidnapped, sexually assaulted, injured or killed.
The bill also expands the list of locations where a person may stand his or her ground, such as a hotel room, an office or a home where one is staying as a guest.
The measure also offers protection from civil lawsuits when people rightfully protect themselves and others.
The bill passed 33-0. Rep. Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau, served notice of reconsideration, so it could come up for another vote.
The House also passed a measure setting up an account that will be used for an annual appropriation from the state treasury to pay down the state's liability in its public employee and teacher retirement accounts. No money has been appropriated to the account authorized by House Bill 375 .
The measure was recommended by the Alaska Retirement Management Board in dealing with the state's projected $6.9 billion shortfall in its pension plans. The measure passed 39-0 and now goes to the Senate.
