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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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
25–6
Passed
Total votes 31
Feb 20, 2026
D
Democratic2
100% Nay
R
Republican29
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
P
Tim Salazar
RRepublican
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