Wyoming2022Did Not Pass

HB0051

Limiting Mugshot Release

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill limits when mugshots of arrested people can be released to the public.

What it does

Limits when mugshots of arrested individuals can be shared with the public.
Requires a conviction before releasing mugshots unless ordered by a judge or requested by a criminal justice agency.
Allows judges to order the release of mugshots if it helps law enforcement.
Permits criminal justice agencies to request mugshot releases if someone is a fugitive or poses an immediate threat.

Who it affects

Arrested individuals whose mugshots are taken during admission into custody.
Law enforcement and criminal justice agencies that may release mugshots.
The public who might access these mugshots.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass and was not considered for further action.
It only applies to mugshots taken during admission into custody, not after conviction.
Details on enforcement and penalties are not specified.
The effective date of July 1, 2022, is mentioned in the official text but irrelevant since the bill did not pass.

Plain language

Terms to know

Mugshot: A photograph of a person taken after they are arrested.
Conviction: When someone is found guilty or pleads guilty to a crime in court.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 6, 3:56 AM

Chad Banks

H17

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that sharing mugshots of unconvicted individuals is gratuitous shaming with no public value, while noting the bill still allows release for legitimate law enforcement needs like apprehending fugitives.

Public statementFloor statement at 19:57 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-4-0-0-02022-02-22 · House5 yes 4 no

Yes: 5
No: 4
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Yes 5

Dan ZwonitzerH43 Ember OakleyH55 Jared OlsenR · H11 Karlee ProvenzaD · H45 Mike YinD · H16

No 4

Art WashutR · H36 Barry CragoR · H40 Dan LaursenR · H25 Rachel Rodriguez-WilliamsR · H50

H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary 48-11-1-0-02022-02-17 · House48 yes 11 no

Yes: 48
No: 11
Absent: 0
Excused: 1
Conflict: 0

Official activity

Bill history

2022-02-25H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
2022-02-22H Placed on General FileHouse
2022-02-22H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-4-0-0-0House
2022-02-17H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary 48-11-1-0-0House
2022-02-11H Received for IntroductionHouse
2022-01-31Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0051HS001

The amendment changes a part of the bill to add conditions under which mugshots can be released, specifically allowing their release if it serves a legitimate law enforcement interest.