Corrections exception to defense of habitation law.
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Bill Summary Bill No.: SF0025 Effective : 7/1/2018 LSO No.: 18LSO-0108 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0020 Chapter No.: 26 Prime Sponsor: Joint Judiciary Interim Committee Catch Title: Corrections exception to defense of habitation law. Subject: Presumption of reasonable self-defense not applicable in corrections settings. Summary/Major Elements: C urrent law provides a presumption that a resident who uses force in self- defense while in their home reasonabl y fear ed imminent peril of death or serious bodily injury. This act specifies that the definition of home does not include a prison, jail or other secure facility that houses inmates. The current statute also lists exceptions to which the presumption does not app l y , including using force against peace officers while they are acting in performance of official duties. This act expands the list of exceptions to include department of corrections employees while acting in performance of official duties . NOTE: Final action on this bill was not taken at the time this summary was prepared. Should changes be made to the bill upon final passage, an updated summary will be prepared and placed upon the legislative website at http://wyoleg.gov . A packet of updated summaries will be sent to all legislators after the time for any veto has expired (fifteen days after adjournment). The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill .
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Last checked Aug 6, 4:46 PM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote against the bill, arguing it is unnecessary because no incidents involving officers have occurred and it effectively removes self-defense rights even when individuals are attacked.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides necessary protection for employees in contracted facilities, ensuring they are covered while performing their jobs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a measure to prevent criminals from using the Castle Doctrine as a defense against correctional, probation, and parole officers.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to clarify that jail cells are not considered homes for purposes of the Castle Doctrine, preventing inmates from using it as a defense against officers.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because existing self-defense statutes already cover officers acting within their duties, making the new legislation unnecessary.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states that a minor deletion of unnecessary language does not weaken the bill, describing it as still being very good and requesting an affirmative vote.
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Withdrawn 3rd reading by Lindholm
Failed 3rd reading by Lindholm
Adopted Standing Committee by HJudiciary
Adopted 2nd reading by Kinskey