House Bill 1134,“Citizens Right to Self-Defense” legislation sponsored by Alan Hanks (R-32), was signed by Governor Mike Rounds (R) Friday, February 17.
HB 1134, is important legislation, which removes the “duty to retreat” when a citizen is faced with attack in a place that he or she has a right to be. This ensures that an individual whose home is being broken into has no duty to retreat before using deadly force.