WY SF 8

Author

Joint Judiciary Interim Committee
Wyoming Legislative Service Office ,200 West 24th
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307-777-7881
lso@wyoleg.gov
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Bill Text

Category

Cargo Theft/Freight Fraud Enforcement

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State

WY

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Summary

Creates the criminal offense of absconding for criminal purposes. Specifies penalties.

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Issue

Creates a new criminal offense for "absconding for criminal purposes". A person is guilty of this offense if they travel between Wyoming counties or across state lines after committing a crime, with the intent to commit further crimes, or to conceal proceeds from a crime.

The penalty for absconding is designed to match the penalty of the most serious underlying crime committed or intended under current Wyoming law.

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Notes

Pending introduction.

History

12/01/2025 Pre-filed.