LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7102 NOTE PREPARED: Feb 16, 2021
BILL NUMBER: SB 199 BILL AMENDED: Feb 11, 2021
SUBJECT: Self-defense.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Young M BILL STATUS: As Passed Senate
FIRST SPONSOR: Rep. Jeter
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill specifies that "reasonable force" includes the pointing of a loaded or
unloaded firearm for purposes of arrest or to prevent an escape, or for self-defense when used to prevent or
terminate the an unlawful entry of or attack on a dwelling, curtilage, fixed place of business, motor vehicle,
or aircraft in flight.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
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Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Mark Goodpaster, 317-232-9852.
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Statutes affected:
1. Introduced Senate Bill (S): 35-41-3-2
2. Senate Bill (S): 35-41-3-2