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HB0134

Prohibiting Taxpayer Funds for Sexually Explicit Events

Last scannedOct 9, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill prohibits government entities from using state or federal funds to sponsor or contribute to sexually explicit events and outlines a process for determining if an event is sexually explicit.

What it does

  • Defines 'sexually explicit event' as any show, exhibition, or presentation that lewdly depicts nudity, sexual conduct, or similar content, including drag queen events.
  • Prohibits government entities from using state or federal funds to sponsor or contribute to sexually explicit events.
  • Requires specific officials to determine if an event is sexually explicit upon request.
  • Establishes a process for appealing decisions about whether an event is sexually explicit.
  • Requires repayment of any improperly used state or federal funds within 20 business days.

Who it affects

  • Government entities, including executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as cities, towns, counties, universities, community colleges, and school districts.
  • Individuals who organize events that may be considered sexually explicit.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not considered further.
  • It does not specify penalties for violating the prohibition on using taxpayer funds for sexually explicit events.
  • The effectiveness of the appeals process in resolving disputes is uncertain.

Plain language

Terms to know

sexually explicit event
A show, exhibition, or presentation that lewdly depicts nudity, sexual conduct, or similar content, including drag queen events.
appeals process
A procedure for challenging a decision about whether an event is sexually explicit.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 2:52 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

S03 - Revenue:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-02025-02-19 · Senate3 yes 2 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 53-7-2-0-02025-02-12 · House53 yes 7 no
H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-02-03 · House9 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S COW:S Did not consider for COWSenate
  2. S Placed on General FileSenate
  3. S03 - Revenue:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S03 - RevenueSenate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 53-7-2-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - EducationHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

3 stored

HB0134H2001

The amendment changes the term 'college commission' to 'applicable community college board' in the bill.

HB0134HS001

The amendment adds a definition to the bill that specifies 'sexually explicit event' includes drag queen events.

HB0134SS001

The amendment removes a specific section from the bill that was related to determining if an event is sexually explicit.