The amendment removes the word 'residential' from a specific line in the bill, potentially broadening the scope of properties affected by the proposed law.
Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
SF0011
Using Fake Papers to Get Property
Last scannedOct 9, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill proposes making it illegal to use false documents to gain or keep possession of property and sets penalties for such actions.
What it does
- Creates a new law that says using false papers to take over someone else's property is a crime.
- Defines 'document' as any kind of writing, whether on paper or in digital form.
- Defines 'property' specifically as real property improved by a dwelling, structure, or other building.
- Says anyone who uses fake documents to get or keep possession of such property can be punished by up to 10 years in jail and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
- Makes the new law start on July 1, 2025.
Who it affects
- People who might use fake documents to take over someone else's property
- Law enforcement agencies that will enforce this new law
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and will not become a law.
- It does not specify what happens to people who use fake documents before the new law starts in July 2025.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Document
- Any kind of writing, whether in physical, electronic or another form.
- Property
- Real property improved by a dwelling, structure, or other building.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 3:53 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
3 roll calls
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-02-14 · House9 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-0-2-0-02025-01-21 · Senate29 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 29
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 2
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 29
Barry CragoR · S22Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Bob IdeR · S29Brian BonerR · S02Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan LaursenR · S19Darin SmithS06Ed CooperR · S20Eric BarlowR · S23Evie BrennanR · S31Gary CrumR · S10Jared OlsenR · S08Jim AndersonR · S28Larry HicksR · S11Laura PearsonR · S14Lynn HutchingsR · S05Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
Excused 2
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-01-16 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H01 - JudiciaryHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-0-2-0-0Senate
- 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
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
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