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SF0040

Involuntary hospitalization and treatment.

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

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Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 6:36 AM

Larry Hicks

R · S11

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it violates due process rights guaranteed by the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions, preventing him from reconciling his vote with his oath of office.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:08:15 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker is unable to vote for the bill because he feels there has not been enough time to properly discuss its complexity and verify whether it adequately protects individuals from unnecessary detention.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:10:47 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it shifts from a legal model to a therapeutic one that prioritizes rapid treatment in the community, which statistics show has higher success rates than institutionalization.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:13:22 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the bill because it creates a therapeutic model focused on quicker, closer-to-home treatment which improves outcomes and saves money. The legislation also streamlines hearings to one session while allowing for diversion from state hospitals.

Public statementFloor statement at 46:41 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S Failed 3rd ReadingSenate
  2. S Passed 2nd ReadingSenate
  3. Amendment AdoptedSenate
  4. S Passed CoWSenate
  5. S Amendments AdoptedSenate
  6. Amendment AdoptedSenate
  7. S Placed on General FileSenate
  8. S01 Recommended Amend and Do PassSenate
  9. S Introduced and Referred to S01Senate
  10. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  11. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

SF0040S2001

Adopted 2nd reading by HICKS

SF0040SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by S01