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

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.

Effective 7/1/2026.

12/01/2025 Pre-filed.
02/09/2026 Introduced in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
02/10/2026 Senate Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
02/10/2026 Placed on General File in the Senate.
Passed Senate.
02/11/2026 Passed Senate Committee of the Whole.
02/12/2026 Second reading in the Senate.
02/13/2026 Third reading in the Senate. Laid Back.
02/16/2026 Third reading. Passed Senate.
02/18/2026 Received in House for Introduction
02/18/2026 Introduced in House. Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.
02/20/2026 House Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended. Placed on General File in House.
02/23/2026 Passed House Committee of the Whole.
02/24/2026 Passed second reading in House.
02/25/2026 Third reading. Passed House. Signed by Senate President.
02/26/2026 Signed by Speaker of the House.
02/27/2026 Signed by Governor.