House Bill 931 amends Tennessee's self-defense laws by modifying the provisions related to the use of force in defense of one's home. Specifically, it designates the existing language in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-11-611(c), as subdivision (c)(1) and introduces a new subdivision (c)(2). This new provision establishes a presumption that a person using deadly force from within their residence against an individual armed with a deadly weapon, who is unlawfully present outside their home, is acting in accordance with the law.

Additionally, the bill updates the reference in Section 39-11-611(d) by replacing "subsection (c)" with "subdivision (c)(1)." The changes aim to clarify the legal standing of individuals defending their homes against intruders, particularly those who are armed. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-11-611(c), 39-11-611, 39-11-611(d)