Criminal Justice

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 98: Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act-penalty amendments.

HB 98 amends Wyoming law to add criminal penalties for violating the Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act. It makes knowingly violating this law a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a $2,000 fine, or both. The bill directly affects individuals who improperly seize firearms under the red flag law, such as law enforcement or officials acting outside legal authority. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and does not change the underlying red flag seizure procedures.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds criminal penalties for improper red flag gun seizures, enhancing law enforcement accountability and protecting against misuse of gun seizure authority.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 8: Stalking of minors.

HB 8 amends Wyoming's stalking statute to make stalking a minor (under 18) a felony if the perpetrator is at least 18 years old. This specifically targets adult offenders who stalk minors, upgrading the offense from a misdemeanor to a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The bill adds a new subsection (v) to the stalking penalty section (W.S. 6-2-506(e)), directly affecting minors as victims and adults aged 18+ as perpetrators. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeUpgrades stalking minors to felony (10-year max), increasing sentencing severity - aligns with oppose indicator of heightened penalties.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 9: Grooming of children-offenses and amendments.

HB 9 creates a new criminal offense in Wyoming for "grooming" a minor for sexual abuse or exploitation. It directly affects adults (17+ years old, at least 4 years older than the minor) who engage in behavior to manipulate, build trust with, or prepare a minor for sexual conduct - whether online or in person, including sharing explicit material or exploiting authority. Key provisions define "grooming" broadly, specify penalties (up to 10 years in prison for general cases, 25+ years if the victim is under 12), and require offenders to complete treatment programs and face probation. The bill also updates registration requirements for offenders convicted under this law, mandating annual in-person verification with law enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for minor grooming with penalties, expanding criminalization in sexual abuse cases per indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 7: Theft amendments.

SF 7 amends Wyoming's theft laws to increase penalties for certain offenses. It raises the maximum penalty for theft of property under $1,000 from six months in jail and $750 fines to one year and $1,500, and lowers the felony threshold from a fifth to a third theft offense. The bill also updates penalties for using theft detection shielding devices to match the new misdemeanor penalties. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties and lowers felony threshold, aligning with indicators of opposing criminal justice reform by strengthening punitive measures.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 8: Absconding for criminal purposes-criminal offense.

This Wyoming bill (SF 8) creates a new criminal offense for "absconding for criminal purposes," targeting individuals who travel between counties within Wyoming or to another jurisdiction *after* committing a crime. It directly affects people who flee to commit additional crimes, hide stolen property, or further a felony. The law specifies that penalties for this offense will match the penalty for the most serious underlying crime (e.g., the original offense or the intended one). The bill is pending and would take effect July 1, 2026, if passed.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for fleeing after crimes, expanding criminalization (matches 'expands criminalization' indicator).90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 47: Duty to assist during emergencies.

HB 47 requires any person who reasonably believes another person faces immediate risk of serious injury or death to attempt to contact emergency services (like 911) if doing so doesn't endanger themselves or the other person. It directly affects all Wyoming residents who witness such emergencies. The law creates a misdemeanor offense for failing to assist under these conditions, with penalties of up to 6 months in jail and $750 for causing serious injury, or up to 1 year and $2,000 if death occurs. Exemptions include those who provide assistance under other laws or would self-incriminate by reporting. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense (misdemeanor) for failing to contact emergency services, expanding criminalization - aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanding criminalization.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 14: Protecting self-defense-reimbursement and amendments.

HB 14 requires Wyoming counties to reimburse individuals for legal costs (including attorney fees and bail) when they successfully defend against criminal charges by reasonably using self-defense, resulting in a not-guilty verdict, dismissed charges, or release from prosecution. It also mandates automatic expungement (permanent removal) of criminal records for these individuals without requiring a court hearing, including no filing fees for either reimbursement petitions or expungement requests. The bill directly affects people prosecuted for crimes but acquitted or having charges dismissed due to lawful self-defense. Key provisions include county-funded reimbursement for defense costs and streamlined court orders to erase all related arrest and prosecution records. The law applies to cases where self-defense was used to prevent injury or property damage, as defined in the bill.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReimburses legal costs for successful self-defense claims and mandates automatic expungement, reducing barriers for defendants and advancing criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 93: The people's right to judicial transparency.

HB 93 requires Wyoming courts to make most court records and audio/video recordings of proceedings available online for free, including documents like pleadings, evidence, and case details. Exceptions include juvenile cases, adoptions, sealed records, sexual assault cases, and sensitive materials like child pornography or bulky exhibits. Courts must also stream hearings live and maintain an online archive of recordings within seven days. The bill establishes a new fund to cover technology costs for implementing these changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new fund to cover technology costs for transparency, indicating fiscal support for essential government services.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 93 mandates public access to court records and live hearings, enhancing judicial transparency and accountability - key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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