HB2843 is a bill that proposes to modify the definition of "premises" in the context of justifying the use of physical force for defense of premises under Arizona law. The current definition includes any real property and any structure, movable or immovable, permanent or temporary, adapted for both human residence and lodging, whether occupied or not. The bill seeks to change this definition to mean any real property or any structure, movable or immovable, permanent or temporary, adapted for either human residence or lodging, whether occupied or not.

The bill has been vetoed by the Governor, with the veto message indicating that the bill places property over human life and unnecessarily changes traditional self-defense laws. The bill would have become effective on the general effective date had it not been vetoed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-407
House Engrossed Version: 13-407