HB0031

Failed

Saddles, not steering wheels act.

Horses and other ridden equines are excluded from vehicle definitions in driving under the influence laws.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; specifying that the definition of vehicle excludes horses and other equines being ridden for purposes of driving under the influence violations; and providing for an effective date.

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Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Campbell, E, Davis, Filer, Wharff, Williams, Senator(s) Anderson, Driskill, Jones, Landen

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What does this bill do?

Excludes horses, mules, and other equines being ridden from the definition of vehicle for purposes of driving under the influence violations.

Amends the definition of vehicle in the driving under the influence statute to exclude horses, mules, and other equines when ridden by a person. (W.S. 31-5-233(a), Sec. 1)
Amends the definition of vehicle in the youthful driver with detectable alcohol concentration statute to exclude horses, mules, and other equines when ridden by a person. (W.S. 31-5-234(a), Sec. 1)

Effective: July 1, 2026

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Actions (3)

2/13/2026(House)

H Did not Consider for Introduction

1/9/2026(House)

H Received for Introduction

1/8/2026(LSO)

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