2005 House Bill 5143

House Roll Call 771: Passed

To establish that a law-abiding person who is attacked in any place where he or she has a right to be has no duty to retreat, and can “stand his or her ground” and meet force with force, including deadly force if necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm. See also Senate Bill 1046, which places the "castle docrine" regarding home defense in law.

90 Yeas / 17 Nays
Republican (58 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (32 Yeas / 17 Nays)