Wyoming2026Did Not Pass
HB0173
Parental Liability for Juvenile Discipline
Last scannedOct 9, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill increases parental responsibility and liability when their children between the ages of 10 and 17 cause damage or violate school rules.
What it does
- Increases the amount parents can be fined if their child damages someone else's property from $2,000 to $5,000.
- Raises the maximum jail time for parents who do not follow court orders related to their children’s behavior from 90 days to 120 days.
- Allows schools to keep money from bonds given by parents if their child breaks rules while on probation.
- Requires schools to include consequences for parents or guardians of students who engage in bullying or retaliation.
Who it affects
- Parents and guardians whose children are between the ages of 10 and 17.
- School districts that deal with juvenile discipline issues.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was never introduced in the session.
- It is unclear how schools will enforce consequences for parents or guardians who do not discipline their children properly.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Parental liability
- The responsibility parents have for their child's actions, especially when those actions cause harm or damage to others.
- Probation
- A period of time during which a person must follow certain rules set by the court as an alternative to being sent to jail.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO