Wyoming 2026 Session Status: Enacted

HB 8 — Stalking of minors.

Last action — Governor Signed HEA No. 0008

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Mark Gordon (Republican) on March 06, 2026.

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    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

This act provides that a person who is at least age eighteen (18) and commits the offense of stalking against a minor is guilty of felony stalking, which is punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 8 add a new provision that specifically addresses stalking offenses committed against minors, classifying such acts as felony stalking. This means that individuals who stalk minors could face more severe penalties, including a maximum of ten years in prison. This amendment is important because it strengthens legal protections for vulnerable populations, ensuring that stalking against minors is treated as a serious crime. This measure allows for a more appropriate legal response to protect children from harassment and potential harm.

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S TATE OF W YOMING 26LSO-0078 HOUSE BILL NO.
ORIGINAL HOUSE BILL NO.
HB0008 Stalking of minors.
HB0008 ENROLLED ACT NO.
Sponsored by:
8, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses;
Joint Judiciary Interim Committee A BILL for AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses;
5 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
7 Section 1.
Section 1.
1 HB0008 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0078 (iii) The defendant committed the offense of stalking in violation of any condition of probation, parole or bail;
(iii) The defendant committed the offense of stalking in violation of any condition of probation, parole or bail;
or 5 (iv) The defendant committed the offense of stalking in violation of a temporary or permanent order of protection issued pursuant to W.S.
or (iv) The defendant committed the offense of stalking in violation of a temporary or permanent order of protection issued pursuant to W.S.
Section 2.
ORIGINAL HOUSE BILL NO.
HB0008 ENROLLED ACT NO.
8, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION Section 2.
(END) HB0008
(END) Speaker of the House President of the Senate Governor TIME APPROVED:
_________ DATE APPROVED:
_________ I hereby certify that this act originated in the House.
Chief Clerk 2
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new provision to classify stalking offenses against minors as felony stalking.

  • Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-506

    (v) The defendant committed the offense of stalking against a minor, and the defendant is not less than eighteen (18) years old.

    This change introduces a specific felony penalty for stalking offenses committed against minors.

Action History

  1. Governor Signed HEA No. 0008

  2. Assigned Chapter Number 37

  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0008

  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0008

  5. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0

  6. Assigned Number HEA No. 0008

  7. S 2nd Reading:Passed

  8. S COW:Passed

  9. S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0

  10. S Placed on General File

  11. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary

  12. S Received for Introduction

  13. H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0

  14. H 2nd Reading:Passed

  15. H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0

  16. H Placed on General File

  17. H COW:Passed

  18. H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary 62-0-0-0-0

  19. H Received for Introduction

  20. Bill Number Assigned

Sponsors

  • Judiciary · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Judiciary

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (92)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8 do?
This act provides that a person who is at least age eighteen (18) and commits the offense of stalking against a minor is guilty of felony stalking, which is punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years.
Who sponsors HB 8?
HB 8 is sponsored by Judiciary.
What is the current status of HB 8?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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