Stalking of Minors
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Bill Summary - 26LSO-0078 Bill No.: HB0008 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0078 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0008 Chapter No.: 37 Prime Sponsor: Joint Judiciary Interim Committee Catch Title: Stalking of minors. Has Report: No Subject: Specifying that the stalking of minors in certain situations is a felony. Summary/Major Elements: This act provides that a person who is at least age eighteen (18) and commits the offense of stalking against a minor is guilty of felony stalking, which is punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years. 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.
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The lawmaker explains that current law treats adult stalking of minors as a misdemeanor, which fails to deter perpetrators and limits victims' access to resources reserved for felony crimes. He supports the bill to elevate this conduct to a felony level to ensure appropriate punishment and better victim support.
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