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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Passed
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; amending the crimes of prostitution and solicitation of prostitution to include acts of sexual contact; providing definitions; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Wyoming's existing prostitution laws to expand the legal definition of prostitution and solicitation. Specifically, the bill adds "sexual contact" as a chargeable offense alongside the existing "sexual intrusion" provision. Sexual contact is defined as intentionally touching another person's intimate parts (or having one's own intimate parts touched) with the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse. The penalties for both prostitution and solicitation remain unchanged: a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $750, or both. Additionally, the bill requires county sheriffs to submit annual reports to the joint judiciary interim committee detailing the number of convictions under these statutes and any massage therapy businesses that have closed as a result of related convictions or charges. The legislation becomes effective immediately upon completing the standard legislative process for becoming law in Wyoming.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Evie Brennan (R)*,
Scott Heiner (R)*,
J.T. Larson (R)*,
Martha Lawley (R)*,
Wendy Schuler (R)*,
Cheri Steinmetz (R)*,
Art Washut (R)*,
Last Action
Assigned Chapter Number 163 (on 03/19/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0062 |
Analysis - Summary as Passed | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Summaries/HB0062.pdf |
BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Enroll/HB0062.pdf |
Senator Nethercott | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0062S3001.pdf |
BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Engross/HB0062.pdf |
House Judiciary Committee | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0062HS001.pdf |
BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Introduced/HB0062.pdf |
Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Fiscal/HB0062.pdf |
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