Key Takeaways Georgia Senate passed SB572 to strengthen legal protections for self-defense use of force. The bill introduces a presumption that defensive force is reasonable under specific legal conditions. SB572 maintains existing limits on self-defense claims and expands protections against civil lawsuits. The legislation allows evidence of abuse in self-defense cases and clarifies immunity from criminal prosecution. Next, SB572 will move to the Georgia House; if passed, it will become law. Estimated reading time: 5 minutes ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Senate has passed legislation that would strengthen legal protections for people who use force in defense of themselves or…

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