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WY HB0062

WY HB0062
Prostitution amendments.


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Introduced
01/17/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
01/30/2025
Passed
03/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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)

Last Action

Assigned Chapter Number 163 (on 03/19/2025)

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