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HB0019

Clarifying Rules About Crossing Parcels

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act clarifies that people do not commit trespassing when they walk from one government-owned parcel to another at a corner, even if they touch private land accidentally.

What it does

  • Creates an exception for walking across two adjacent parcels of land owned by local governments, the state, or federal agencies without permission.
  • Specifies that this exception applies only if the person is authorized to access both parcels and does not cause damage to any privately-owned property in between.

Who it affects

  • People who walk across two adjacent parcels of land owned by local governments, the state, or federal agencies.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and is no longer being considered.
  • It only applies when a person is authorized to access both government-owned parcels involved in the crossing.

Plain language

Terms to know

Trespass
The act of entering someone else's property without permission and causing damage or harm.
Game-and-fish trespass
A specific type of trespassing related to hunting, fishing, or trapping on private land without permission.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 1:58 PM

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker is concerned the amendment is too restrictive because survey markers are often missing, which would unfairly restrict access to public land corners that can be identified by other means.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:59:19 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill to address public lands being locked up by out-of-state owners, which prevents constituents from hunting and hinders wildlife management.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:30:26 Watch the statement

Larry Hicks

R · S11

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes passing the bill now, arguing it creates a win-lose scenario and that more time is needed to find a solution acceptable to both sportsmen and landowners.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:33:10 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it clarifies that corner crossing is not a crime, aligns with court rulings and constituent desires for access to public lands.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:33:51 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it grants a variance for trespassing without clear boundaries, which they view as an unconstitutional taking of private property.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:38:24 Watch the statement

Bob Ide

R · S29

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it legislates trespass and creates a slippery slope for abuses regarding property lines.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:42:18 Watch the statement

Stacy Jones

R · S13

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker reiterates opposition because multiple groups consistently expressed dislike for the bill during interim meetings and committee work.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:43:19 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 COW:Failed 4-27-0-0-02026-03-02 · Senate4 yes 27 no
S06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-02026-02-26 · Senate3 yes 2 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 32-28-2-0-02026-02-19 · House32 yes 28 no
H06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-1-1-0-02026-02-12 · House7 yes 1 no
H Introduced and Referred to H06 - Travel 47-15-0-0-02026-02-09 · House47 yes 15 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S COW:Failed 4-27-0-0-0Senate
  2. S Placed on General FileSenate
  3. S06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S06 - TravelSenate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 32-28-2-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H 2nd Reading:Laid BackHouse
  9. H COW:PassedHouse
  10. H Placed on General FileHouse
  11. H06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-1-1-0-0House
  12. H Introduced and Referred to H06 - Travel 47-15-0-0-0House
  13. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  14. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

4 stored

HB0019H3001

Withdrawn 3rd reading by Representative Williams

HB0019HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee

HB0019SW001

Adopted Committee of the Whole by Senator Landen

HB0019SS001

Failed Standing Committee by Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee