Wyoming 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 47 — Duty to assist during emergencies.

Last action — H Failed Introduction 22-39-1-0-0

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; specifying a requirement for persons to assist others at risk of serious bodily injury or death; creating a criminal offense for failure to assist; specifying penalties; and providing for an effective date.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. H Failed Introduction 22-39-1-0-0

  2. H Received for Introduction

  3. Bill Number Assigned

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (88)

88 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 47 do?
AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; specifying a requirement for persons to assist others at risk of serious bodily injury or death; creating a criminal offense for failure to assist; specifying penalties; and providing for an effective date.
Who sponsors HB 47?
HB 47 is sponsored by Mike Gierau (Democrat), Ed Cooper (Republican), Jim Anderson (Republican), Steve Harshman (Republican), and Lee Filer (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 47?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 47?
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