HB0125
Repealing Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Crime
In one sentence
This law removes the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, which means people who take someone else's car without permission will no longer face criminal charges for this action.
What it does
- Removes the current law that makes it a crime to take or drive someone else’s vehicle without their permission.
Who it affects
- People who might have been charged with the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle before this law was passed.
- Law enforcement officers and courts dealing with cases involving unauthorized use of vehicles.
Limits and unknowns
- The law does not specify what new penalties or consequences will apply for unauthorized use of vehicles after the repeal.
- It is unclear how this change will affect insurance policies or other legal agreements related to vehicle usage.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Unauthorized Use
- Taking or driving someone else's car without their permission.
- Misdemeanor
- A type of crime that is less serious than a felony but more serious than an infraction, often punishable by up to one year in jail and/or fines.
Official record
Sources
Read the official summary
Bill Summary - 25LSO-0604 Bill No.: HB0125 Effective: 7/1/2025 LSO No.: 25LSO-0604 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0039 Chapter No.: 88 Prime Sponsor: Washut Catch Title: Repeal-unauthorized use of vehicle crime. Has Report: No Subject: Repealing the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Summary/Major Elements: Under current law, any person who, without the authority of the owner or his agent, willfully, wantonly, or maliciously takes possession of, or drives, propels or takes away, or attempts to take possession of, drive, propel, or take away a vehicle for the purpose of temporarily making use of the vehicle or who knowingly aids, abets or assists another in doing so can be convicted of a misdemeanor crime for the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. This act repeals the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 2:52 AM
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
4 roll calls
S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02025-02-26 · Senate31 yes 0 no
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- 31
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- Absent
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Yes 31
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-02-21 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
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H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-02025-02-12 · House60 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 60
- No
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- Absent
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- Excused
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Yes 60
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02025-02-03 · House8 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 8
- No
- 0
- Absent
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- Excused
- 1
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Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter Number 88LSO
- Governor Signed HEA No. 0039 Governor
- S President Signed HEA No. 0039Senate
- H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0039House
- Assigned Number HEA No. 0039LSO
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S01 - JudiciarySenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H01 - JudiciaryHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO