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SF0072

Wyoming Bill SF0072: Proposed Changes to Burglary Laws

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In one sentence

This bill proposed creating a specific misdemeanor offense for burglary involving minor theft under certain conditions, but it did not pass.

What it does

Proposes to create a new offense called 'burglary for minor theft.'
Defines this offense as entering or remaining in a building, occupied structure, or vehicle without authority with the intent to commit theft.
Limits this offense to cases where no theft occurs or the stolen property is worth less than $1,000.
Requires that the person did not enter with intent to commit a felony and did not commit a felony during the crime.
Requires that the building, structure, or vehicle was not locked and was not in fact occupied at the time of entry.
Requires that the building, structure, or vehicle was not designed or adapted for overnight accommodation.
Sets the penalty for this offense as a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

Who it affects

People who enter or remain in buildings, structures, or vehicles without authority with intent to commit theft.
Individuals involved in theft of property valued under $1,000 during such entry.
Wyoming state courts handling burglary cases.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass and did not become law.
The bill failed third reading with a vote of 14 in favor and 16 against.
The bill was laid back without prejudice, meaning it could potentially be reintroduced in a future session.

Plain language

Terms to know

Misdemeanor: A less serious crime, usually punishable by a fine or short jail time, as opposed to a felony.
Burglary for minor theft: A proposed specific type of burglary involving low-value theft or no theft in an unlocked, unoccupied space not designed for overnight accommodation.

Official record

Sources

Source checked

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 6:36 AM

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that treating minor thefts from unlocked non-habitation structures as felonies with ten-year sentences is inappropriate compared to breaking into occupied homes. They support the bill because it creates a misdemeanor penalty for these specific circumstances where no one lives and nothing of high value is stolen.

Public statementFloor statement at 31:52 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

S Failed 3rd Reading 14-16-0-0-02014-02-20 · Senate14 yes 16 no

Yes: 14
No: 16
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

S06 Recommended Do Pass 3-2-0-0-02014-02-13 · Senate3 yes 2 no

Yes: 3
No: 2
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Yes 3

Bernadine CraftS12 Bruce Burns Jr.S21 Paul R BarnardS15

No 2

Leland G ChristensenS17 Ogden DriskillR · S01

S Introduced and Referred to S01 27-3-0-0-02014-02-11 · Senate27 yes 3 no

Yes: 27
No: 3
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Official activity

Bill history

2014-02-20S Failed 3rd ReadingSenate
2014-02-20S Amendments AdoptedSenate
2014-02-20Amendment AdoptedSenate
2014-02-19S Laid Back Without PrejudiceSenate
2014-02-18S Laid Back Without PrejudiceSenate
2014-02-17S Passed 2nd ReadingSenate
2014-02-14S Passed CoWSenate
2014-02-13S Placed on General FileSenate
2014-02-13S06 Recommended Do PassSenate
2014-02-11S Rereferred to S06Senate
2014-02-11S Introduced and Referred to S01Senate
2014-02-10S Received for IntroductionSenate
2014-02-03Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

SF0072S3001

Adopted 3rd reading by CASE