From the YORK DISPATCH:
For what could become his first bill to make it into law, state Rep. Scott Perry picked an easy target.
The Dillsburg Republican’s latest proposed legislation would allow homeowners to use firearms or other deadly force against intruders without first retreating, as required under current law.
A variation of the “Castle Doctrine” and “Stand Your Ground” laws enacted by about half the states in recent years, Perry’s bill cleared the House Judiciary Committee this week by a 22-4 margin. It has widespread support from other lawmakers, 125 of whom have signed on as co-sponsors…
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