Wyoming HB0127 establishes an affirmative defense for perpetrators charged with violating domestic violence protection orders if the victim requested.

Wyoming HB0127 amends the state's domestic violence protection order laws by adding a new subsection that allows perpetrators to use a victim's request for them to violate the order as an affirmative defense against charges. This means that if a victim asks the perpetrator to break the protection order, the perpetrator can argue this in court as a defense. The bill also ensures that no actions by either party can be seen as waiving or nullifying any part of the protection order. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Wyoming HB0127 establishes an affirmative defense for perpetrators charged with violating domestic violence protection orders if the victim requested.

Wyoming HB0127 amends the state's domestic violence protection order laws by adding a new subsection that allows perpetrators to use a victim's request for them to violate the order as an affirmative defense against charges. This means that if a victim asks the perpetrator to break the protection order, the perpetrator can argue this in court as a defense. The bill also ensures that no actions by either party can be seen as waiving or nullifying any part of the protection order. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.