Ignition interlock restricted license-aggravated homicide.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and is no longer being considered. The effective date mentioned in the candidate explanation does not apply since the bill was not enacted.

Ignition Interlock Restricted License for Aggravated Homicide by Vehicle

The bill allows people convicted of aggravated homicide by vehicle to get an ignition interlock restricted license after completing their suspension period, starting July 1, 2025.

What This Bill Does

• Changes the law so that someone who causes death while driving and is found guilty of aggravated homicide can get a special driver's license with an ignition interlock device if they finish their suspension period first.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who are found guilty of aggravated homicide by vehicle and want a restricted driver's license with an ignition interlock device.

Terms To Know

Ignition Interlock Restricted License

A special type of driving permit that requires the use of a device to prevent starting a car if alcohol is detected in the driver’s breath.

Aggravated Homicide by Vehicle

Causing someone's death while driving and breaking certain traffic laws, which makes it a more serious crime than regular vehicular homicide.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill did not pass in the session and is no longer being considered.
• It only applies to people convicted of aggravated homicide by vehicle after July 1, 2025.

Current Bill Text

25LSO-0261
2025
STATE OF WYOMING
25LSO-0261
Numbered
2.0

SENATE FILE NO. SF0071

Ignition interlock restricted license-aggravated homicide.

Sponsored by: Senator(s) Brennan, Barlow and Kolb and Representative(s) Andrew, Banks, Larsen, L and Singh

A BILL

for

AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; authorizing persons convicted of aggravated homicide by vehicle to be issued an ignition interlock restricted license as specified; specifying applicability; 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. 6
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106(d) is amended to read:

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Homicide by vehicle; aggravated homicide by vehicle; penalties.

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Any person convicted of aggravated homicide by vehicle for causing the death of another person while operating or driving a vehicle in violation of W.S. 31
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233 shall not be issued an ignition interlock restricted license under W.S. 31
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unless the person has first completed the period of revocation provided under W.S. 31
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127(b) for each conviction under this section
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Section 2.

This act shall apply to persons convicted of aggravated homicide by vehicle for causing the death of another person while operating or driving a vehicle in violation of W.S. 31
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233 before, on and after July 1, 2025.

Section 3.

This act is effective July 1, 2025
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(END)

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