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HB0010

Rules for Libraries About Sexually Explicit Materials

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill sets rules for county and school libraries to control access to sexually explicit materials by minors under age 18.

What it does

  • Requires public libraries to ensure that no sexually explicit materials are accessible in the children's section of the library at any time, and store them in areas meant for adults only.
  • Creates a process where residents can challenge the presence of sexually explicit material in library children’s sections, with decisions made within 60 days.
  • Imposes fines on county libraries that do not develop and implement this challenge process by August 1, 2026.
  • Allows people to sue libraries if they break these rules after going through a specific complaint process.

Who it affects

  • County and school libraries in Wyoming
  • Minors under age 18 who use library services

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not signed into law.
  • It does not specify what happens to online content in libraries.
  • Details about how challenges are handled after August 1, 2026, are unclear.

Plain language

Terms to know

Sexually explicit material
Any depiction or description, in any written, pictorial or electronic form, of sexual contact.
Children's section
A part of the library devoted primarily to materials aimed toward persons younger than age 18.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 6:55 PM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the motion to consider the bill because they believe it is very important and have received positive feedback via email.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:14:02 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the motion because they believe the bill contains complex flaws that cannot be adequately fixed within the remaining session time and should return next year.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:14:23 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the motion, arguing that if the bill is worthwhile it can be brought back next year for further work and compromise.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:16:03 Watch the statement

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the motion because they believe the Senate already had a sufficient opportunity to debate and extend consideration of the bill yesterday.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:16:44 Watch the statement

Liz Storer

D · H23

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports opposing the amendment by explaining that an opt-in form for online libraries transfers full accountability to parents, thereby relieving schools of liability.

Public statementFloor statement at 58:25 Watch the statement

Julie Jarvis

R · H57

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker concludes the bill causes more harm than good because it fails to address the full scope of sexually explicit materials, specifically online content. They explicitly request a vote against the bill based on this deficiency.

Public statementFloor statement at 59:24 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it threatens libraries as community centers and contradicts constituent views that parents, not legislators, should decide what children read.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:55:08 Watch the statement

Jayme Lien

R · H38

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker cites studies showing early exposure causes anxiety, depression, and violent behaviors in children. They argue the bill protects mental health by allowing parents to know library content without banning books.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:56:06 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

S Motion to Suspend Rules to Resolve into COW & Place at the Top of GF Failed 13-18-0-0-02026-03-04 · Senate13 yes 18 no
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-02026-02-26 · Senate3 yes 2 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 48-13-1-0-02026-02-20 · House48 yes 13 no
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-2-0-02026-02-13 · House6 yes 1 no
H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary 46-16-0-0-02026-02-09 · House46 yes 16 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S Motion to Suspend Rules to Resolve into COW & Place at the Top of GF Failed 13-18-0-0-0Senate
  2. S COW:S Did not consider for COWSenate
  3. S Placed on General FileSenate
  4. S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0Senate
  5. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - JudiciarySenate
  6. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  7. H 3rd Reading:Passed 48-13-1-0-0House
  8. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  9. H 2nd Reading:Laid BackHouse
  10. H 2nd Reading:Laid BackHouse
  11. H COW:PassedHouse
  12. H Placed on General FileHouse
  13. H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-2-0-0House
  14. H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary 46-16-0-0-0House
  15. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  16. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

14 stored

HB0010H2001

Withdrawn 2nd reading by Representative Yin

HB0010H2002

Failed 2nd reading by Representative Jarvis

HB0010H2003

Failed 2nd reading by Representative Connolly

HB0010H2004

Withdrawn 2nd reading by Representative Larsen, L

HB0010H3001

Withdrawn 3rd reading by Representative Jarvis

HB0010HW001

Failed Committee of the Whole by Representative Davis

HB0010HW002

Adopted Committee of the Whole by Representative Bratten

HB0010HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by House Judiciary Committee

HB0010SW001

Filed Committee of the Whole by Senator Olsen

HB0010SW002

Filed Committee of the Whole by Senator Cooper

HB0010SW003

Filed Committee of the Whole by Senator Brennan

HB0010SW004

Filed Committee of the Whole by Senator Love

HB0010SW005

Filed Committee of the Whole by Senator Love

HB0010SS001

Filed Standing Committee by Senate Judiciary Committee