Wyoming · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 42: Duty to stop vehicle during accidents-amendments.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 42 is a bill introduced in the Wyoming House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Duty to stop vehicle during accidents-amendments. Primary sponsor: Scott Smith (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): H COW:H Did not consider for COW.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; amending the elements and penalty for the failure to comply with the duty to stop vehicle where an accident involves death or personal injuries; making the penalty for failure to stop vehicle where an accident involves death or personal injuries a felony; increasing penalties; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Cheri Steinmetz | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- H COW:H Did not consider for COW
- H Placed on General File
- H08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0
- H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation 59-2-1-0-0
- H Received for Introduction
- Bill Number Assigned