HB2843 broadens the meaning of “premises” to include any kind of property or structure, whether it’s movable or fixed, permanent or temporary, occupied or not. It also clarifies when physical or deadly force can be used to defend against trespassing and act in self-defense outside of one’s home.
The Arizona State House of Representatives passed HB2843 on February 22, 2024 by a vote of 31 to 28. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because it upholds the fundamental right to defend oneself and one’s property, as protected under the Second, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. It reinforces these constitutional protections by ensuring that individuals can effectively safeguard their property against unlawful intrusion and defend their personal safety.