NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Two Tennessee lawmakers are proposing justifying the use of deadly force when it comes to protecting personal property.

SB0601/HB0510 would justify the use of deadly force against another when protecting real or personal property.

The bill states a person would be justified in using deadly force if they reasonably believe it necessary to "prevent or terminate" another from attempting to commit certain property crimes.

Such crimes would include arson, burglary, robbery, theft, trespass, vandalism, and aggravated cruelty to livestock animals or animals.

The individual would also have to believe the property could not be protected or recovered by any other means or if deadly force is necessary because it would expose the owner or third person to a risk of death or bodily injury.

If passed, the bill would go into effect July 1 of this year.