Wyoming2024Did Not Pass

SF0076

Changes to Prostitution Laws

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill amends the laws related to prostitution and soliciting prostitution by including sexual contact as part of these crimes.

What it does

Updates the definition of prostitution to include acts of sexual contact or intrusion, not just sex acts.
Requires that anyone who offers money for a sexual act involving contact faces penalties under the law.
Keeps the same punishment for both prostitution and soliciting prostitution: up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $750, or both.

Who it affects

People who engage in prostitution or solicit prostitution will be affected by the new law.
Law enforcement agencies and courts dealing with such cases will also be impacted.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass and was not considered by the House, so it will not become law.
It is unclear how many people are currently affected by these changes since they were never implemented.

Plain language

Terms to know

sexual contact: Any touching of a sexual nature, including but not limited to fondling or oral sex.
soliciting prostitution: Offering money or other property in exchange for a sexual act.

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 5, 6:43 AM

Bill Landen

R · S27

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker moved to recommend passage of the bill, which addresses a loophole allowing illicit massage parlors to offer manual sexual stimulation without prosecution. He argues that closing this gap helps protect victims from violence and human trafficking while supporting legitimate businesses.

Public statementFloor statement at 34:15 Watch the statement

Affie Ellis

S08

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that the bill addresses a gap in current statutes where sexual contact is not criminalized, which serves as an entry point for victims into human trafficking.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:03:20 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-1-1-0-02024-02-21 · Senate29 yes 1 no

Yes: 29
No: 1
Absent: 0
Excused: 1
Conflict: 0

S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02024-02-19 · Senate5 yes 0 no

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

Yes 5

Bill LandenR · S27 Cale CaseR · S25 Dan FurphyS10 Ed CooperR · S20 Wendy SchulerR · S15

S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 29-2-0-0-02024-02-13 · Senate29 yes 2 no

Yes: 29
No: 2
Absent: 0
Excused: 0
Conflict: 0

Official activity

Bill history

2024-03-05H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
2024-02-21H Received for IntroductionHouse
2024-02-21S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-1-1-0-0Senate
2024-02-20S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
2024-02-19S COW:PassedSenate
2024-02-19S Placed on General FileSenate
2024-02-19S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
2024-02-13S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 29-2-0-0-0Senate
2024-02-09S Received for IntroductionSenate
2024-02-06Bill Number AssignedLSO