Public indecency-intimidation.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and therefore has no effective date as of now.

Law Against Public Indecency for Intimidation

The bill proposes to make it illegal to expose intimate parts in public with the intent to intimidate or harass others.

What This Bill Does

• Adds a new part to an existing law about public indecency, specifically prohibiting exposure of intimate parts with the intent to intimidate or harass another person.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who might expose their intimate parts in public places with the intent to intimidate or harass others would be affected by this proposed law.

Terms To Know

Intimate Parts

Private body parts that are usually covered up, like genitals and breasts.

Public Place

Any area where people can be expected to see each other, such as streets or parks.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
• It would have taken effect on July 1, 2024, if passed.

Current Bill Text

24LSO-0215
2024
STATE OF WYOMING
24LSO-0215
Numbered
2.0

HOUSE BILL NO. HB0051

Public indecency-intimidation.

Sponsored by: Representative(s) Neiman and Senator(s) Driskill

A BILL

for

AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; prohibiting a person from exposing his intimate parts with the intent to intimidate or harass; and providing for an effective date.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section 1.

W.S. 6
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4
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201(a)(ii) is amended to read:

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4
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201.

Public indecency; exception; penalties.

(a)

A person is guilty of public indecency if, while in a public place where he may reasonably be expected to be viewed by others, he:

(ii)

Exposes his intimate parts, as defined by W.S. 6
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2
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301(a)(ii), with the intent of arousing the sexual desire of himself or another person
, or with the intent to intimidate or harass another person
; or

Section 2
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This act is effective July 1, 2024
.

(END)

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HB0051