Protecting self-defense-reimbursement and amendments.
HB 287 requires Wyoming counties to reimburse individuals for legal costs (including attorney fees and bail) when they successfully use self-defense in criminal cases and are found not guilty, have charges dismissed, or are released from prosecution. It also mandates courts to automatically expunge all related criminal records in these cases, removing arrest and prosecution history from public records. The bill directly affects people facing criminal charges who defend themselves, streamlining access to reimbursement and record removal through simplified court petitions with no filing fees.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2025
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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1 primary · 30 co-sponsors
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State
District
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Gary Brown
RRepublican
Co
Abby Angelos
RRepublican
Co
Ann Lucas
RRepublican
Co
Bill Allemand
RRepublican
Co
Bob Wharff
RRepublican
Co
Brian Boner
RRepublican
Co
Chris Knapp
RRepublican
Co
Clarence Styvar
RRepublican
Co
Dan Dockstader
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Singh
RRepublican
Co
Darin McCann
RRepublican
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