An Act relative to civil liability for protecting one’s home

Summary

The bill amends the civil liability rules so that if a person successfully uses the defense in Section 8A and is found not guilty in criminal court, they cannot be sued for the intruder’s injury or death. It applies to anyone who invokes that defense while protecting a dwelling. The change aims to protect homeowners or occupants from civil lawsuits after a justified criminal acquittal.

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