The bill, H.B. No. 2879, aims to clarify the justified use of force, including deadly force, by individuals on residential property and in manufactured home communities. It amends the Property Code to include new provisions that prevent condominium associations and landlords from taking adverse actions, such as eviction or fines, against unit owners or tenants who use justified force as defined under Chapter 9 of the Penal Code. Specifically, it establishes that a person's use of force is irrebuttably presumed justified if they are found not guilty of related charges, if a grand jury declines to indict them, or if the prosecutor chooses not to pursue charges.

The bill introduces new sections to the Property Code, specifically Sections 82.122, 92.027, and 94.258, which outline these protections for condominium and leased property contexts. Additionally, it clarifies that these provisions apply regardless of any conflicting rules in dedicatory instruments or lease agreements made prior to the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. The amendments also include a change in the language regarding the applicability of certain sections to condominiums, ensuring that the law is consistent and clear in its intent to protect individuals exercising their right to use justified force.

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