Saddles, not steering wheels act.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so it has no effective date or further details on specific updates to DUI laws.

Saddles, Not Steering Wheels Act

The bill changes the definition of a vehicle to exclude horses and other equines when they are ridden by someone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

What This Bill Does

• Changes the law so that horses and other animals like mules are not considered vehicles if someone rides them while drunk or high.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who ride horses or other animals when they are drunk or high.
• Law enforcement officers dealing with DUI cases involving horses or other equines.

Terms To Know

Vehicle

A machine used for transportation, like cars and motorcycles. Under this bill, it does not include animals like horses when ridden by someone under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Driving under the influence (DUI)

Operating a vehicle while drunk or high on drugs, which is against the law in many places.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill did not pass and was never considered for introduction.
• It only affects cases where horses or other equines are ridden by someone under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Current Bill Text

26LSO-0225
2026
STATE OF WYOMING
26LSO-0225
Numbered
2.0

HOUSE BILL NO. HB0031

Saddles, not steering wheels act.

Sponsored by: Representative(s) Jarvis, Campbell, E, Davis, Filer, Wharff and Williams and Senator(s) Anderson, Driskill, Jones and Landen

A BILL

for

AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; specifying that the definition of vehicle excludes horses and other equines being ridden for purposes of driving under the influence violations; 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
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233(a) by creating a new paragraph (ix) and 31
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234(a) by creating a new paragraph (v) are amended to read:

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233.

Driving or having control of vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances; penalties.

(a)

As used in this section:

(ix)

"Vehicle" means as defined by W.S. 31
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102(a)(lviii). "Vehicle" does not include horses, mules or other equines when ridden by a person.

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234.

Unlawful operation of vehicle by youthful driver with detectable alcohol concentration; penalty.

(a)

As used in this section:

(v)

"Vehicle" means as defined by W.S. 31
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102(a)(lviii). "Vehicle" does not include horses, mules or other equines when ridden by a person.

Section 2
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This act is effective July 1, 2026
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