Duty to stop vehicle during accidents-amendments.
HB 42 amends Wyoming law to make failing to stop after a vehicle accident causing death or serious injury a felony, rather than a misdemeanor. Drivers involved in accidents resulting in death or "serious bodily injury" (as defined in state law) would face up to 5 years in prison or a $10,000 fine, compared to the current maximum of 1 year or $5,000 for injuries alone. The bill directly affects drivers involved in collisions with fatal or severe injury outcomes, increasing legal consequences for hit-and-run behavior. It takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Feb 23, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 11, 2026
How they voted
55–2
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 58
Feb 11, 2026
D
Democratic6
83% Yea
R
Republican52
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
H COW:H Did not consider for COW
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0
lower
Feb 11, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (55-2-1)
house
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation 59-2-1-0-0
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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