HB5439: Provide that a person defending themselves or others while at work cannot be terminated

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill is to provide that using deadly force against an intruder or attacker in a workplace by person not engaged in unlawful activity if the person reasonably believes that he or she or another is in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm; and providing that the person may not result in that person being terminated from employment for this action, regardless of company or employer policy.