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HB0098

Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act - Penalty Amendments

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In one sentence

This law creates a misdemeanor offense for violations of the Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act and sets penalties for those who break this rule.

What it does

  • Creates a new misdemeanor criminal offense for anyone who violates the Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act.
  • Sets a penalty of up to one year in jail, or a fine of up to $2,000, or both for breaking the act.
  • Makes these rules effective starting July 1, 2026.

Who it affects

  • People who violate the Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act will face penalties.
  • Law enforcement and courts that enforce this new misdemeanor offense.

Limits and unknowns

  • Does not specify exactly what actions are considered violations of the Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act.
  • Does not explain how this act will be enforced by law enforcement agencies.

Plain language

Terms to know

Misdemeanor
A crime less serious than a felony, usually punishable by up to one year in jail.
Penalty
The punishment given for breaking a law or rule.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

Bill Summary - 26LSO-0062 Bill No.: HB0098 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0062 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0028 Chapter No.: 88 Prime Sponsor: Haroldson Catch Title: Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act-penalty amendments. Has Report: No Subject: Misdemeanor penalty for violations of the Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act. Summary/Major Elements: This act creates a misdemeanor criminal offense for any person who violates the Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act that is punishable by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), or both. 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.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02026-03-05 · Senate31 yes 0 no
S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02026-02-26 · Senate5 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 56-5-1-0-02026-02-21 · House56 yes 5 no
H03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02026-02-12 · House8 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue 55-6-1-0-02026-02-10 · House55 yes 6 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 88LSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA No. 0028 Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0028Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0028House
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0028LSO
  6. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
  7. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  8. S COW:PassedSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S05 - AgricultureSenate
  12. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  13. H 3rd Reading:Passed 56-5-1-0-0House
  14. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  15. H COW:PassedHouse
  16. H Placed on General FileHouse
  17. H03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0House
  18. H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue 55-6-1-0-0House
  19. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO