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HB0125

Repealing Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Crime

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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

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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

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

4 roll calls

S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02025-02-26 · Senate31 yes 0 no
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-02-21 · Senate5 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-02025-02-12 · House60 yes 0 no
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02025-02-03 · House8 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 88LSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA No. 0039 Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0039Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0039House
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0039LSO
  6. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
  7. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  8. S COW:PassedSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - JudiciarySenate
  12. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  13. H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
  14. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  15. H COW:PassedHouse
  16. H Placed on General FileHouse
  17. H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0House
  18. H Introduced and Referred to H01 - JudiciaryHouse
  19. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO