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HB0139

Protection orders-service.

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Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 12:16 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because respondents who have already received notice of a hearing can actively avoid personal service, making enforcement difficult. The proposed change allows certified mail to serve as an alternative after reasonable efforts at personal service fail.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:21:56 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it represents a fundamental and monumental change in how legal process is served, which they believe goes too far.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:23:43 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe extraordinary remedies require personal service to ensure individuals are notified of restricted rights. They also worry that mailing notice to a last known address may fail if family members receive it instead.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:24:09 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

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Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed Introduction 6-54-0-0-0House
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO