Bill > HB0028

This bill amends the legal definition of "explicit sexual conduct" in Wyoming's sexual exploitation of children statute by expanding the definition to include the chest or breasts of a female person, in addition to the existing language about sexual acts and genitals. Specifically, the bill modifies Wyoming Statute 6-4-303(a)(iii) to add "the chest or breasts of a female person" to the list of body parts whose lascivious exhibition would constitute explicit sexual conduct. This change broadens the scope of what can be considered sexually explicit material involving children, potentially providing law enforcement and prosecutors with additional legal tools to address child sexual exploitation. The amendment will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving state agencies and legal systems time to prepare for the updated definition. The bill appears to be aimed at modernizing and expanding protections against the sexual exploitation of minors by recognizing additional forms of sexualized imagery.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0028