Law Against Adults Talking Sexually With Minors
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R · S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it is not in a condition to be amended, citing concerns that poorly written criminal legislation could lead to unjust outcomes for both children and innocent people. He also believes the bill faces constitutional challenges due to being overbroad and vague.
R · S22
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker votes against the bill because he believes it is overbroad and will likely be found unconstitutional, noting that current laws already address sexual relations based on age while this bill imposes severe penalties for text messages.
R · H61
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges moving the effective date two years out so legislators are no longer in office when their families could benefit, thereby avoiding conflicts of interest.
R · H19
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the amendment, stating there is no reason to slow down given the small number of eligible people in Wyoming.
R · H60
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment as a way to ensure fiscal responsibility and verify if the program works after only 28 days.
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The amendment removes specific language about age-appropriate sex education curricula from the bill text.
The amendment adds two new provisions to HB0189, one allowing law enforcement discretion in notifying parents or guardians about violations if they are suspected of involvement and another exempting a minor's spouse from the bill's restrictions under certain conditions.
The amendment modifies HB0189 to include provisions for purported minors in certain sections and adds new civil action rights for minor victims and their guardians.
The amendment changes the punishment for adults who are convicted of communicating with minors about sexual activity.
The amendment makes technical changes to the bill text by adjusting punctuation and renumbering certain sections.