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HB0083

Legislative Subpoena Penalty Act

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill proposes to increase the penalty for failing to comply with a legislative subpoena in Wyoming.

What it does

  • Changes the fine for failing to comply with a legislative subpoena from up to $750 to up to $1,000.
  • Increases the jail time for non-compliance from six months to one year.

Who it affects

  • People who do not follow a legislative subpoena in Wyoming.

Limits and unknowns

  • This bill did not pass in the Wyoming Legislature.
  • It only affects people who do not follow legislative subpoenas after July 1, 2026, if it were to become law.

Plain language

Terms to know

Subpoena
A legal document that orders someone to appear before a court or legislature and give evidence.
Penalty
The punishment for breaking a law or rule.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 6, 12:53 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

6 roll calls

S 3rd Reading:S Bill Reconsideration Motion Failed by Roll Call 11-20-0-0-02026-03-05 · Senate11 yes 20 no
S 3rd Reading:Failed 15-16-0-0-02026-03-05 · Senate15 yes 16 no
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02026-02-27 · Senate4 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-02026-02-21 · House61 yes 0 no
H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02026-02-11 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations 57-5-0-0-02026-02-09 · House57 yes 5 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S 3rd Reading:S Bill Reconsideration Motion Failed by Roll Call 11-20-0-0-0Senate
  2. S 3rd Reading:Failed 15-16-0-0-0Senate
  3. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  4. S COW:PassedSenate
  5. S Placed on General FileSenate
  6. S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
  7. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - JudiciarySenate
  8. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  9. H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0House
  10. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  11. H COW:PassedHouse
  12. H Placed on General FileHouse
  13. H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  14. H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations 57-5-0-0-0House
  15. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  16. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0083SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by Senate Judiciary Committee