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HB0274

Underage drinking.

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 8, 2:08 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that the bill fixes legal loopholes where cases are dismissed because prosecutors cannot distinguish between alcoholic and malt beverages, and it clarifies laws regarding consumption in private versus public places.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:19:57 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it extends criminal liability into private homes for individuals over 18, which he believes is an extreme public policy measure that goes too far.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:29:04 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker expresses concern that without a clear family exception, young people could be charged for consuming alcohol at home or during family celebrations like weddings.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:29:47 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports an amendment to the bill to explicitly add a family exception, ensuring parents can legally allow their children to consume alcohol in their presence without confusion.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:31:48 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it clarifies that consumption in the presence of parents is legal, resolving conflicting interpretations by circuit courts regarding possession versus consumption.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:33:28 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment to preserve cultural family traditions involving alcohol, believing that potential unintended consequences are addressed elsewhere in the bill.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:37:19 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed CoW; Indef PostponedHouse
  2. Amendment AdoptedHouse
  3. H Amendments AdoptedHouse
  4. Amendment AdoptedHouse
  5. H Placed on General FileHouse
  6. H01 Recommended Amend and Do PassHouse
  7. H Introduced and Referred to H01House
  8. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  9. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

HB0274HW001

Adopted Committee of the Whole by MERCER

HB0274HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by H01