PRIORITY BILL*
WFA STANCE:
SUPPORT
WFA CATEGORY:
Family Values
TOPIC:
Protection of Minors
STATUS:
Governor Signed HEA No. 0008 Into Law
SCHEDULE:
No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled
SCHEDULE:
Senate 3rd Reading @ ~10AM, Senate Floor (2/27/26)
* Time notes start time of the Floor Session, not the specific time the bill will be considered.
SPONSOR(S):
Joint Judiciary Interim Committee
CO-SPONSOR(S):
N/A
LEGISLATOR CONTACT INFO:
CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR:
Click this link to contact your local legislator; TELL THEM TO VOTE YES ON HB0008
*A “Priority Bill” designation is assigned to legislation that Wyoming Family Alliance has chosen to concentrate its time, resources, and advocacy efforts on. While many pro-family bills align with our mission, only a limited number can be designated as priorities each session to ensure effective and focused engagement.
SUMMARY:
The bill amends Wyoming’s stalking laws to introduce a felony penalty specifically for stalking offenses committed against minors. It modifies the existing statute by adding a new provision that states a person can be charged with felony stalking if they commit the offense against a minor and are at least eighteen years old. This addition aims to enhance protections for minors from stalking behaviors.
Additionally, the bill removes the conjunction “or” from the list of conditions under which stalking is classified as a felony, thereby clarifying the criteria for felony charges. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026.
Summary by FastDemocracy
View Full Text of the Bill: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0008
WFA COMMENTARY & UPDATES:
Updates on this bill will be posted as they arise.
SIMILAR BILLS:
Click the link(s) below to see bills with similar objectives:
HB0009 | Grooming of Children – Offenses and Amendments
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HB0028 | Sexual Exploitation of Children – Amendments
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SF0085 | RAVEN Act
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SF0088 | Sex Offenders – Residence Near Child Care Facilities
Family Values | Protection of Children
