The rule is 8-2D, and in the EXCEPTION clause it says the following,
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Other than on a home run or four base award, runners cannot advance unless forced.
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Interesting ... the BR has by context failed to advance and entered the team area, yet it looks like some runners
may still be forced.
However, Case Play 8.2-12
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(FP Only) One out, R1 on 3B, R2 on 2B, R3 on 1B, the batter receives ball four and goes into the dugout. R1 is tagged by the catcher before he touches home.
RULING: Ball is live. Batter-runner is out for entering dead ball territory. Runner from third is out for being tagged off base as as the force is removed.(8-2D, 8-7B).
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This is FP only because in SP the ball is dead on a walk, but it seems that with the BR being out for entering DBT, the force is removed.