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HB0003
New Rules to Punish Animal Cruelty
Last scannedOct 8, 2026, 2:41 AM
In one sentence
The bill creates a new criminal offense for cruelty to predatory animals injured by vehicles and increases the maximum fine for first-time offenders.
What it does
- Creates a new crime called 'cruelty to animals' when someone intentionally injures or disables a predatory animal using an automotive vehicle, motor-propelled wheeled vehicle, or snowmobile without immediately trying to kill the injured animal.
- Increases the maximum fine for a first offense of cruelty to animals from $750 to $1,000.
- Allows courts to suspend hunting privileges for up to three years if someone is found guilty of hurting a predatory animal.
Who it affects
- People who hurt or disable predatory animals using vehicles.
- Game and fish law enforcement officers.
- Courts that handle cases involving animal cruelty.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill only applies to people who hurt predatory animals using vehicles.
- It is not clear how many people will be affected by this new law.
- This bill was marked as inactive in Wyoming, meaning it did not pass during the current session.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Predatory Animal
- An animal like a wolf, coyote, or bear that hunts other animals for food.
- Misdemeanor
- A less serious crime than a felony, punishable by fines and short jail time.
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Official activity
Bill history
- H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
- H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
- H Introduced and Referred to H06 - TravelHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO