Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0088
Law to Stop Public Showing of Obscene Material
Last scannedOct 9, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill aims to make it illegal for people to show or share obscene material in public places.
What it does
- Adds a new definition for 'publicly communicate' which means showing, posting, exhibiting, giving away, or talking about something so that the public can see or hear it easily.
- Changes existing law to include publicly communicating obscene material as a crime.
Who it affects
- People who show or share obscene material in public places will be affected by this bill if it becomes law.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in its current session.
- It does not specify the exact penalties for breaking this law, only that there will be penalties.
- Since the bill did not pass, it has no legal effect.
Plain language
Terms to know
- publicly communicate
- To display, post, exhibit, give away, or vocalize something so that the public can see or hear it easily.
- obscene material
- Material that is offensive and illegal according to state laws.
Official record
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Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO