Gov. Mike DeWine: Signs Stand Your Ground Bill Into Law
Gov. Mike DeWine stand your ground into law.
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The bill eliminates a “duty to retreat” before using force in self-defense in certain locations statewide.
House Republicans added the “stand your ground” language into a last-minute floor amendment to Senate Bill 175 in mid December. The bill grants civil immunity to churches and other nonprofits where shootings occur.
Source: Staff / Radio One Digital
The new law will take effect in April.