Stand Your Ground
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to give judges discretion in awarding attorney fees, arguing that current fee-shifting language is uncommon and inconsistent with other Wyoming statutes.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the existing legislation already covers liability for shooting someone who is not causing harm, making the amendment unnecessary.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to clarify that civil immunity does not apply if a person recklessly injures or kills an unintended victim, citing a need to clean up the policy regarding accidental harm during the use of reasonable force.
R · H03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to clarify that civil immunity does not apply if a person recklessly injures or kills an unintended victim, citing a scenario where reasonable defensive force misses the target and hits a bystander.
D · H16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to clarify that civil immunity does not apply if a person recklessly injures or kills an unintended victim, citing concerns about accidental harm during the use of reasonable force.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the term 'injures' is too broad and could encompass undefined damages like PTSD, creating uncertainty in liability.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment based on common sense, arguing that a person should not have civil immunity if they accidentally kill an innocent bystander while using defensive force.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes logic dictates that hurting an innocent person while defending oneself should result in liability, which will be handled by law enforcement and judges.
H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment, arguing that the discussion is based on hypotheticals intended to kill a bill they do not like, and encourages a no vote on the amendment while stating they will vote on the bill.
R · H51
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he views it as a hypothetical attempt to kill a bill that is otherwise supported by the body.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a safety measure to ensure people can be held accountable for collateral damage, such as hitting bystanders during an active shooter situation.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because they believe it is appropriate to address the potential for media spectacle and safety concerns if an innocent bystander is hurt during a defensive force situation.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment to prevent good people from being sued into bankruptcy, arguing that common sense dictates against such liability in self-defense scenarios.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure innocent bystanders or their families have a cause of action in civil court, which is currently disallowed by the bill's text.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because the current statute does not adequately cover the scenario of an innocent bystander being injured by reasonable defensive force.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes the current bill incorrectly grants civil immunity to those who accidentally hit innocent bystanders, and this change aligns with the intent of protecting innocents.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports Amendment No. 2 to clarify that threatening defensive force is legal, preventing innocent individuals from being charged or imprisoned when they de-escalate a situation without using actual violence.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it addresses a specific case where an individual was charged with a felony for threatening to use force as a de-escalation tactic, arguing this change provides a necessary defense.
S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes voting on the current version because the amendment is too complex and rewrites the entire bill, making it difficult to evaluate specific provisions individually.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports an affirmative vote on the amendment because he believes lawmakers should ignore external pressure from special interest groups and debate what they believe is right based on their own judgment.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill's provision allowing attorney fee recovery to prevent defendants from being financially drained by civil lawsuits after successfully defending themselves.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes removing attorney fee recovery would allow families and trial lawyers to financially ruin individuals who acted in self-defense.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it reverses the duty to retreat and protects citizens from being prosecuted by criminals who misuse court systems.
Wyoming roll calls
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Failed 3rd reading by Zwonitzer
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Zwonitzer
Adopted 3rd reading by Gierau
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Gierau
Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by Nicholas
Failed 2nd reading by Perkins
Adopted 2nd reading by Perkins
Adopted 3rd reading by Meier
Adopted 3rd reading by Scott