The bill amends Wyoming's domestic violence protection laws by introducing a new affirmative defense for perpetrators charged with violating a domestic violence protection order. Specifically, it adds a provision stating that if a victim requests the perpetrator to violate the order, this request will serve as an affirmative defense against the charge of violation. This change aims to clarify the legal implications of such requests in the context of domestic violence cases.

Additionally, the bill makes conforming amendments to existing law, ensuring that the new subsection aligns with the overall framework of protection orders. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-21-105