Wyoming 2026 Session Status: Enacted

SF 8 — Absconding for criminal purposes-criminal offense.

Last action — Governor Signed SEA No. 0008

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

Signed by Governor Mark Gordon (Republican) on February 27, 2026.

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Summary

This act creates a new criminal offense, absconding for criminal purposes. A person commits the offense of absconding for criminal purposes if the person travels from one (1) county to another county in Wyoming or from one (1) county in Wyoming to another jurisdiction outside of Wyoming: After having committed any criminal or drug-related offense and with the intent to evade or elude law enforcement;With the intent to commit an additional criminal or drug-related offense after having committed an offense in the original county; orTo dispose of or conceal the proceeds, property or other items of value obtained after having committed any criminal or drug-related offense. The penalty for absconding for criminal purposes is the same as the penalty for the most serious crime that was committed, intended to be committed, or furthered as a result of the abscondence.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

45 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SF 8 introduces specific criteria for the new offense of "absconding for criminal purposes," clearly defining the conditions under which a person can be charged. It specifies that a person can be guilty if they travel between counties or outside the state with intentions related to evading law enforcement, committing further crimes, or hiding stolen property. This change matters because it provides law enforcement with clearer guidelines for prosecuting individuals who attempt to escape the legal consequences of their actions, thereby enhancing public safety and accountability.

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S TATE OF W YOMING 26LSO-0082 SENATE FILE NO.
ORIGINAL SENATE FILE NO.
SF0008 Absconding for criminal purposes-criminal offense.
SF0008 ENROLLED ACT NO.
Sponsored by:
8, SENATE 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.
9 6-5-215.
6-5-215.
(a) A person is guilty of absconding for criminal purposes if the person:
(a) A person is guilty of absconding for criminal purposes if the person travels from one (1) county to another county in Wyoming or from one (1) county in Wyoming to another jurisdiction outside of Wyoming:
(i) Travels from one (1) county to another county in Wyoming or from one (1) county in Wyoming to another jurisdiction outside of Wyoming:
(i) After having committed any criminal offense under this title or the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act of 1971 and with the intent to evade or elude law enforcement;
SF0008 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0082 2 (A) After having committed any criminal offense under this title or the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act of 1971;
(ii) With the intent to commit an additional criminal offense under this title or the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act of 1971 after having committed an offense in the original county;
6 (B) With the intent to commit an additional criminal offense under this title or the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act of 1971 after having committed an offense in the original county;
or (iii) To dispose of or conceal the proceeds, property or other items of value obtained after committing any criminal offense under this title or the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act of 1971.
(C) To dispose of or conceal the proceeds, property or other items of value obtained after committing any criminal offense under this title or the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act of 1971;
or (D) In furtherance of any felony offense.
2 SF0008 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0082 Section 2.
ORIGINAL SENATE FILE NO.
SF0008 ENROLLED ACT NO.
8, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING BUDGET SESSION Section 2.
(END) SF0008
(END) Speaker of the House President of the Senate Governor TIME APPROVED:
_________ DATE APPROVED:
_________ I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.
Chief Clerk 2
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Action History

  1. Governor Signed SEA No. 0008

  2. Assigned Chapter Number 12

  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0008

  4. H 3rd Reading:Passed 57-2-3-0-0

  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0008

  6. S President Signed SEA No. 0008

  7. H 2nd Reading:Passed

  8. H COW:Passed

  9. H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0

  10. H Placed on General File

  11. H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary

  12. H Received for Introduction

  13. S 3rd Reading:Passed 17-13-1-0-0

  14. S 3rd Reading:Laid Back

  15. S 2nd Reading:Passed

  16. S COW:Passed

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

  18. S Placed on General File

  19. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 31-0-0-0-0

  20. S Received for Introduction

  21. Bill Number Assigned

Sponsors

  • Judiciary · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Judiciary

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SF 8 do?
This act creates a new criminal offense, absconding for criminal purposes. A person commits the offense of absconding for criminal purposes if the person travels from one (1) county to another county in Wyoming or from one (1) county in Wyoming to another jurisdiction outside of Wyoming: After having committed any criminal or drug-related offense and with the intent to evade or elude law enforcement;With the intent to commit an additional criminal or drug-related offense after having committed an offense in the original county; orTo dispose of or conceal the proceeds, property or other items of value obtained after having committed any criminal or drug-related offense. The penalty for absconding for criminal purposes is the same as the penalty for the most serious crime that was committed, intended to be committed, or furthered as a result of the abscondence.
Who sponsors SF 8?
SF 8 is sponsored by Judiciary.
What is the current status of SF 8?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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