The bill amends Wyoming's domestic violence protection laws by introducing a new affirmative defense for perpetrators charged with violating a protection order. Specifically, it states that if a victim requests the perpetrator to violate an order of protection, this request will serve as an affirmative defense against the charge of violation. This change is intended to clarify the legal implications of such requests and ensure that victims' actions do not inadvertently nullify the protections afforded by the order.

Additionally, the bill includes conforming amendments to existing law, ensuring that the new provisions align with the overall framework of domestic violence protection orders. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-21-105