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WY: 'Stand your ground' bill moves forward in Wyoming Legislature; House advances it with overwhelming support

Casper Star Tribune: CHEYENNE — A so-called “stand your ground” bill moved forward in the Wyoming Legislature on Thursday with overwhelming support. Wyoming is currently the only western state that requires individuals to retreat when attacked in public.

“This bill simply says, ‘Anywhere you’re legally allowed to be, you do not have to retreat if you’re in fear for your very life,’” said Rep. Tim Salazar, R-Dubois, the measure’s sponsor.

The bill has 44 sponsors across the House and Senate, including one Democrat, and passed its introductory vote in the House with 50 in favor and eight opposed. No lawmakers spoke in opposition to the bill.

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