Wyoming 2017 Status: In Committee

HB 245 — Human trafficking and child exploitation prevention.

Last action — H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4

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

This bill died with 2017. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

AN ACT relating to public health and safety; requiring internet enabled devices manufactured, sold or distributed in Wyoming to contain software that blocks obscene internet websites; providing exceptions; authorizing a fee to deactivate blocking software; prescribing duties of the attorney general; authorizing rulemaking; amending the crime of promoting obscenity; and providing for effective dates.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4

  2. No report prior to COW Cutoff

  3. Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations

  4. Received for Introduction

  5. Bill Number Assigned

Sponsors

  • Edwards · Primary
  • Lone · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Edwards
  • Lone

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (91)

91 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 245 do?
AN ACT relating to public health and safety; requiring internet enabled devices manufactured, sold or distributed in Wyoming to contain software that blocks obscene internet websites; providing exceptions; authorizing a fee to deactivate blocking software; prescribing duties of the attorney general; authorizing rulemaking; amending the crime of promoting obscenity; and providing for effective dates.
Who sponsors HB 245?
HB 245 is sponsored by Edwards and Lone.
What is the current status of HB 245?
This bill died with 2017. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 245?
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