Sen. Boutin Statement on Bi-Partisan Vote to Table Attempt to Repeal “Stand Your Ground”
NH State Senate
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For Immediate Release:
May 23, 2013
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Carole Alfano, 271.7585
Sen. Boutin Statement on Bi-Partisan Vote to
Table Attempt to Repeal “Stand Your Ground”
CONCORD, NH – Sen. David Boutin, R-Hooksett, issued the following statement today following the bi-partisan vote of 19-5 on HB 135 to table the attempt by the House to repeal the state’s “Stand Your Ground” Law enacted during the previous legislative session:
“The Senate sent a strong, bi-partisan message today that ‘Stand Your Ground’ is a reasonable law and that it should not be repealed less than one year after being passed. All of the scare tactics the law’s opponents used to urge its defeat have not materialized. New Hampshire citizens have shown they continue to be responsible when it comes to using deadly force to defend themselves and their loved ones. ‘Stand Your Ground’ simply clarifies their right to self-defense.”
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