Bill > HB0042

This bill amends Wyoming Statute 31-5-1101, which outlines the duty of a vehicle driver involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to stop at the scene and provide necessary information. The key changes include adding the requirement that the driver must have *knowingly* been involved in the accident to trigger these duties, and significantly, it elevates the penalty for failing to stop. Previously, a failure to stop was a misdemeanor with a maximum of one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Now, the bill distinguishes between accidents causing bodily injury and those causing death or serious bodily injury. For accidents resulting in bodily injury, the offense remains a misdemeanor with the same penalties. However, for accidents resulting in death or serious bodily injury, the offense is now classified as a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The bill also clarifies that "serious bodily injury" is defined by W.S. 6-1-104(a)(x). This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0042