Bill > HB0194

This bill expands Wyoming's existing obscenity laws by creating a new crime of "promoting obscenity to minors" and broadening definitions related to obscene material. The legislation significantly expands what constitutes dissemination of obscene material to include electronic transmission, importing, exporting, broadcasting, and other forms of communication. It introduces detailed definitions for terms like "harmful to minors," "nudity," and "sexual conduct" that include extremely specific descriptions of physical acts, clothing, and visual representations. The bill creates a new misdemeanor offense for intentionally providing obscene material to minors through various means, including electronic communication, with potential penalties of up to one year in prison and/or a fine of $6,000. The law removes previous exemptions for obscenity-related activities conducted in educational settings and provides comprehensive guidelines for determining what material might be considered harmful or inappropriate for minors. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving time for legal entities and the public to prepare for the new regulations.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0194