HB0187

Amends penalties for theft and related offenses in Wyoming by lowering the felony threshold, increasing misdemeanor penalties, and changing the repeat offense trigger from fifth to third conviction.

• Reduces the felony theft threshold from $1,000 to $500, making theft of property valued at $500 or more a felony punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. (W.S. 6-3-402(c)(i))
• Increases misdemeanor theft penalties from a fine of up to $750 to up to $1,500 and increases imprisonment from 6 months to 1 year for theft of property valued under $500. (W.S. 6-3-402(c)(iii))
• Changes the trigger for felony habitual offender status from a fifth conviction to a third or subsequent conviction of theft, shoplifting, larceny, or related theft offenses under state law, municipal ordinance, or similar law of another jurisdiction. (W.S. 6-3-402(j))
• Increases penalties for unlawful use of theft detection shielding devices from a maximum fine of $750 to $1,500 and increases imprisonment from 6 months to 1 year. (W.S. 6-3-411(e))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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