HB0111

Amends Wyoming law to increase penalties for hit-and-run offenses and add a knowledge requirement for drivers involved in accidents.

• Requires drivers knowingly involved in accidents resulting in serious bodily injury or death to immediately stop at the scene and remain until fulfilling the requirements of W.S. 31-5-1103. (W.S. 31-5-1101(a))
• Increases penalties for failing to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in bodily injury from an unspecified penalty to a misdemeanor with imprisonment not to exceed one year, fines not to exceed $5,000, or both. (W.S. 31-5-1101(b)(i), W.S. 6-1-104(a)(i))
• Establishes felony penalties for failing to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury or death, with imprisonment not to exceed five years, fines not to exceed $50,000, or both. (W.S. 31-5-1101(b)(ii), W.S. 6-1-104(a)(x))
• Specifies that the act applies to all motor vehicle accidents occurring on or after the effective date. (Sec. 2)

Effective: July 1, 2025

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