Saddles, not steering wheels act.

Plain English Breakdown

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

Saddles, Not Steering Wheels Act

The bill excludes horses and other equines from the definition of a vehicle when ridden by someone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

What This Bill Does

• Changes the law to say that horses and other animals like mules are not considered vehicles if they are being ridden by someone who has been drinking or using drugs.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who ride horses or other equines after drinking alcohol or using drugs.
• Law enforcement officers dealing with DUI cases involving horses and other animals.

Terms To Know

Vehicle

A machine used for transportation, like cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Under this bill, it does not include horses or mules when ridden by someone who is drunk or high.

Driving under the influence (DUI)

When a person drives a vehicle while they are too drunk or have used drugs that make them unable to drive safely.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not affect other laws about riding horses on roads.
• It only applies when someone is under the influence of alcohol or drugs and rides an animal like a horse.
• The bill did not pass, so it has no effect as of now.

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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