Daniel Singh
R · H61
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it weakens the bill's effectiveness.
Public statementFloor statement at 3:49:57 Watch the statement
Wyoming2026Did Not Pass
SF0087
Felony Interference with Police Officers
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
The bill proposes to amend the offense of interference with a peace officer by creating an additional felony offense for causing or attempting to cause bodily injury to a peace officer while they are performing their duties, punishable by up to ten years in prison.
What it does
- Amends existing laws related to interference with peace officers by adding an additional felony offense for causing or attempting to cause bodily harm to a peace officer during the performance of their official duties.
- Specifies that this new felony is punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years.
Who it affects
- Individuals who cause or attempt to cause bodily injury to police officers while they are performing their official duties
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in its current session.
- It would have taken effect on July 1, 2026, if passed.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Felony offense
- A serious crime that is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.
- Peace officer
- An individual who has the authority to enforce laws and maintain public order, such as a police officer or sheriff's deputy.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 1:19 AM
Voted Yes
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams
R · H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because law enforcement in their area does not want it included.
Public statementFloor statement at 3:50:16 Watch the statement
Marilyn Connolly
R · H40
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it changes the standard of proof for felony charges and law enforcement in their district is opposed to it.
Public statementFloor statement at 3:50:37 Watch the statement
Ocean Andrew
R · H46
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is bad for law enforcement and supports maintaining law and order.
Public statementFloor statement at 3:51:20 Watch the statement
Ken Chestek
D · H13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues the bill should be defeated because it punishes unintentional conduct by making accidental injuries a felony.
Public statementFloor statement at 3:55:35 Watch the statement
Lloyd Larsen
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses discomfort with the bill because it makes any unintentional injury a felony, which they consider too broad and extensive.
Public statementFloor statement at 3:56:36 Watch the statement
Cale Case
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because peace officers are being assaulted while doing their job, and aiding law enforcement helps prevent worse situations from occurring.
Public statementFloor statement at 42:29 Watch the statement
John Kolb
R · S12
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because peace officers are being assaulted while doing their job, and aiding law enforcement helps maintain order for everyone.
Public statementFloor statement at 42:29 Watch the statement
If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
5 roll calls
H COW:Failed 10-48-4-0-02026-03-02 · House10 yes 48 no
- Yes
- 10
- No
- 48
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 4
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 10
No 48
Abby AngelosR · H03Andrew ByronR · H22Ann LucasR · H43Bill AllemandR · H58Bob DavisR · H47Bob NicholasR · H07Christopher KnappR · H53Dalton BanksR · H26Darin McCannR · H48Elissa CampbellR · H56Gary BrownR · H41Ivan PoseyD · H33J.R. RigginsR · H59JD WilliamsR · H02Jayme LienR · H38Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04Joe WebbR · H19Joel GuggenmosR · H55John BearR · H31John WinterR · H28Julie JarvisR · H57Justin FornstromR · H10Ken ChestekD · H13Ken CloustonR · H32Ken PendergraftR · H29Kevin CampbellR · H62Laurie BrattenR · H51Lee FilerR · H44Liz StorerD · H23Lloyd LarsenR · H54Marilyn ConnollyR · H40Marlene BradyR · H60Martha LawleyR · H27McKay EricksonR · H21Mike YinD · H16Nina WebberR · H24Ocean AndrewR · H46Pam ThayerR · H15Paul HoeftR · H25Pepper OttmanR · H34Reuben TarverR · H52Rob GeringerR · H42Scott HeinerR · H18Scott SmithR · H05Steve HarshmanR · H37Steve JohnsonR · H08Tomi StrockR · H06Trey SherwoodD · H14
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-2-0-02026-02-27 · House6 yes 1 no
- Yes
- 6
- No
- 1
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 2
- Conflict
- 0
S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-3-0-0-02026-02-23 · Senate28 yes 3 no
- Yes
- 28
- No
- 3
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 28
Barry CragoR · S22Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Bob IdeR · S29Brian BonerR · S02Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan LaursenR · S19Ed CooperR · S20Eric BarlowR · S23Evie BrennanR · S31Gary CrumR · S10Jared OlsenR · S08Jim AndersonR · S28John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Laura PearsonR · S14Lynn HutchingsR · S05Ogden DriskillR · S01Stacy JonesR · S13Stephan PappasR · S07Taft LoveR · S06Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02026-02-17 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 28-3-0-0-02026-02-11 · Senate28 yes 3 no
- Yes
- 28
- No
- 3
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 28
Barry CragoR · S22Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Bob IdeR · S29Brian BonerR · S02Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan LaursenR · S19Ed CooperR · S20Eric BarlowR · S23Evie BrennanR · S31Gary CrumR · S10Jared OlsenR · S08Jim AndersonR · S28John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Laura PearsonR · S14Lynn HutchingsR · S05Ogden DriskillR · S01Stacy JonesR · S13Stephan PappasR · S07Taft LoveR · S06Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
Official activity
Bill history
- H COW:Failed 10-48-4-0-0House
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-2-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H01 - JudiciaryHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-3-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 28-3-0-0-0Senate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
2 stored
Failed Standing Committee by House Judiciary Committee
Adopted Standing Committee by Senate Judiciary Committee