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'Stand your ground' bill heads to governor

CHEYENNE – A “stand your ground” bill is on its way to Gov. Matt Mead’s desk for his signature.

CHEYENNE – A “stand your ground” bill is on its way to Gov. Matt Mead’s desk for his signature.

Both the House of Representatives and Senate passed their “stand your ground” bills – House Bill 168 and Senate File 71 – through their chambers of origin. They didn’t coast through, however, after lawmakers in both houses expressed concern over civil and criminal immunities in the legislation.

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