Self-Defense Under Fire: New Bill Could Limit Home Protection & More

Assemblyman David Tangipa has voiced strong opposition, questioning how a homeowner can be expected to make such split-second legal calculations during a home invasion. “The homeowner would have to determine within seconds why a stranger is in their house before taking any action,” Tangipa said. “And even then, they may be required to prove they exhausted all other options—like running away—before using force.