CRIM CD-DEFENSE-RETREAT House SponsorsRep. John M. Cabello and Tony M. McCombie 1/9/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 720 ILCS 5/7-1from Ch. 38, par. 7-1720 ILCS 5/7-2from Ch. 38, par. 7-2720 ILCS 5/7-3from Ch. 38, par. 7-3720 ILCS 5/7-14from Ch. 38, par. 7-14 Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person who is justified in the use of force, including deadly force, does not have a duty to retreat. Provides that a person who is justified in the use of force, including the use of force that is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm, is immune from criminal prosecution and civil action for the use of force justified under these provisions (rather than have an affirmative defense to a criminal prosecution). Defines "criminal prosecution" to include charging or prosecuting the defendant. 12/17/2024HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello 1/9/2025HouseFirst Reading 1/9/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/15/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie