SF 88 Wyoming House · 2026 Regular Session

Sex offenders-residence near child care facilities.

SF 88 prohibits registered sex offenders (18+ years old) from residing within 1,000 feet of child care facilities, measured from the exterior wall of their home to the facility's property line. The bill defines "child care facility" to include government-administered programs (excluding schools), licensed facilities caring for three or more unrelated children, and facilities under existing state definitions. It includes an exception for residences established before July 1, 2026, or before the facility opened, and takes effect on that date. This law directly affects registered sex offenders seeking housing near child care services, creating a new residency restriction under Wyoming law.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Signed Mar 6, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 6, 2026
MODERATE
This bill enacts a law prohibiting registered sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of specific child care facilities, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. The legislation expands the definition of 'child care facility' to include facilities licensed by the state, government-run centers, and unlicensed providers caring for at least three unrelated children for payment. It also mandates that law enforcement verify offender addresses and notify neighbors and community organizations if an offender resides near these facilities.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include a broader range of child care facilities, specifically adding unlicensed providers caring for three or more unrelated children for payment, in addition to previously covered licensed and government-run facilities.
DEFINITION

Added a definition for 'child care facility' that includes unlicensed providers caring for at least three unrelated children for payment.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for law enforcement to verify offender residential addresses and determine proximity to child care facilities.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a requirement to notify residential neighbors, community organizations, and child care facilities when an offender resides near them.

TIMELINE

Established July 1, 2026, as the effective date for the new residency restrictions and definitions.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 20, 2026 · House Mar 2, 2026

How they voted

256
Passed
Total votes 31
Feb 20, 2026
D Democratic2
2 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican29
25 Yea 4 Nay
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
25
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Mar 6, 2026
Signed into law
Governor Signed SEA No. 0052
legislature
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-0-4-0-0
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-2-0-0
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-6-0-0-0
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
S COW:Passed
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 28-3-0-0-0
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Tim Salazar
Tim Salazar
RRepublican
WY
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