Signed by Governor Mark Gordon

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that amends the crime of and penalty for cruelty to animals concerning wildlife to clarify that, for this new offense, the immediate killing of living wildlife isn't a violation in Wyoming.

Highlights:

• Amends the crime of and penalty for cruelty to animals concerning wildlife to specify that, for this new offense, the immediate killing of living wildlife isn't a violation in Wyoming (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that nothing in this bill shall be construed to require a snare or trap to be checked earlier than required under current law (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect July 1, 2025 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the crime of and penalty for cruelty to animals concerning wildlife to clarify that, for this new offense, the immediate killing of living wildlife isn't a violation in Wyoming.

Highlights:

• Amends the crime of and penalty for cruelty to animals concerning wildlife to specify that, for this new offense, the immediate killing of living wildlife isn't a violation in Wyoming (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that nothing in this bill shall be construed to require a snare or trap to be checked earlier than required under current law (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect July 1, 2025 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text