Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0261
Changes to Penalties for Helping Someone After They Commit a Crime
Last scannedOct 14, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill proposes changes to the penalties for being an accessory after the fact by differentiating punishments based on whether the crime is violent and if the helper is related to or younger than 18 years old.
What it does
- Amends the penalty for helping someone who committed a non-violent felony, unless you are related to them or they are under 18 years old.
- Keeps the same penalties if the crime was violent.
- Reduces the penalty if you help your relative after they commit a non-violent felony.
Who it affects
- People who assist others after they have committed crimes in Wyoming, especially those involved in non-violent felonies.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
- It would have taken effect on July 1, 2025, but since it did not pass, this date is no longer relevant.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Accessory after the fact
- Someone who helps a person who has already committed a crime, like hiding them or destroying evidence.
- Felony
- A serious crime that can lead to more than one year in prison.
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Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO