New Self Defense Law?

[Guest bkelm18]

I was just reading over on XDTalk and some guy posted that a new law was passed in TN that would prevent anyone from suing you if you legally use your weapon for self defense. Anyone know anything about this? I've searched but can't find anything.

[dm239]

Castle Doctrine protects us from civil liability and criminal charges if we lawfully shoot someone in self defense.

[Guest bkelm18]

Ok, well I found it, SB 1609 http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/BILL/SB1609.pdf but I can't find anywhere that says it was signed into law.

[Guest bkelm18]

Castle Doctrine protects us from civil liability and criminal charges if we lawfully shoot someone in self defense.

Right but the new law expands on the Castle Doctrine to include not only your residence, but any residence or vehicle so long as you are not prohibited from being in those places.

[Guest EasilyObsessed]

Right but the new law expands on the Castle Doctrine to include not only your residence, but any residence or vehicle so long as you are not prohibited from being in those places.

I believe that was passed almost a year ago?

[Guest bkelm18]

Hmm oh well. Guess I'm behind the times.

[Fallguy]

I was just reading over on XDTalk and some guy posted that a new law was passed in TN that would prevent anyone from suing you if you legally use your weapon for self defense. Anyone know anything about this? I've searched but can't find anything.

The were several similar bills introduced. The final bills that passed where SB0011 and HB1907 The law went into effect 5/22/2007

Here is a page with the signatures.

The new lawT.C.A. 39-11-611

The law that says they can't sue..T.C.A. 39-11-622

You are still liable of any property damage or injury to an innocet bystander.