Repeal-unauthorized use of vehicle crime.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on the new penalties or consequences that will apply after the repeal, nor does it address how this change might affect insurance policies and other legal agreements related to vehicle usage.

Repealing Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Crime

This law removes the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, which means people who take someone else's car without permission will no longer face criminal charges for this action.

What This Bill Does

• Removes the current law that makes it a crime to take or drive someone else’s vehicle without their permission.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who might have been charged with the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle before this law was passed.
• Law enforcement officers and courts dealing with cases involving unauthorized use of vehicles.

Terms To Know

Unauthorized Use

Taking or driving someone else's car without their permission.

Misdemeanor

A type of crime that is less serious than a felony but more serious than an infraction, often punishable by up to one year in jail and/or fines.

Limits and Unknowns

• The law does not specify what new penalties or consequences will apply for unauthorized use of vehicles after the repeal.
• It is unclear how this change will affect insurance policies or other legal agreements related to vehicle usage.

Official Summary Text

Bill Summary - 25LSO-0604

Bill No.:

HB0125

Effective:

7/1/2025

LSO No.:

25LSO-0604

Enrolled Act No.:

HEA No. 0039

Chapter No.:

88

Prime Sponsor:

Washut

Catch Title:

Repeal-unauthorized use of vehicle crime.

Has Report:

No

Subject:

Repealing the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Summary/Major Elements:

Under current law, any person who, without the authority of the owner or his agent, willfully, wantonly, or maliciously takes possession of, or drives, propels or takes away, or attempts to take possession of, drive, propel, or take away a vehicle for the purpose of temporarily making use of the vehicle or who knowingly aids, abets or assists another in doing so can be convicted of a misdemeanor crime for the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

This act repeals the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

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.

Current Bill Text

25LSO-0604

ORIGINAL House

Bill No
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HB0125

ENROLLED ACT NO. 39,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2025 General Session

AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; repealing the crime of unauthorized use of a vehicle; and providing for an effective date.

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

Section 1
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W.S. 31-11-102 is repealed.

Section 2
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This act is effective July 1, 2025
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(END)

Speaker of the House

President of the Senate

Governor

TIME APPROVED: _________

DATE APPROVED: _________

I hereby certify that this act originated in the House.

Chief Clerk

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