HB0261

Failed

Accessory after the fact-amendments.

Increase penalties for the crime of accessory after the fact.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; amending the penalties for the crime of accessory after the fact; and providing for an effective date.

Crime

Sponsor:

Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Clouston, Filer, Geringer, Lawley, Senator(s) Boner, Dockstader, Kolb, Landen, Schuler

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What does this bill do?

Amends penalties for the crime of accessory after the fact by establishing different felony and misdemeanor classifications based on the nature of the underlying crime and relationship of the accessory.

Establishes that being an accessory after the fact to a non-violent felony (when the accessory is not a relative) or to any violent felony is a felony punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $3,000, or both. (W.S. 6-5-202(b)(i)(A), W.S. 6-5-202(b)(i)(B))
Establishes that being an accessory after the fact to a non-violent felony is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment, a fine of up to $750, or both when the accessory is a relative of the person committing the crime or when the principal committing the crime is a minor. (W.S. 6-5-202(b)(ii)(A), W.S. 6-5-202(b)(ii)(C))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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Actions (3)

2/3/2025(House)

H Did not Consider for Introduction

1/21/2025(House)

H Received for Introduction

1/20/2025(LSO)

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