Wyoming · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 47: Duty to assist during emergencies.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 47 is a bill introduced in the Wyoming House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Duty to assist during emergencies. Primary sponsor: Steve Harshman (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): H Failed Introduction 22-39-1-0-0.
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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 crimes and offenses; specifying a requirement for persons to assist others at risk of serious bodily injury or death; creating a criminal offense for failure to assist; specifying penalties; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Harshman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Jim Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Ed Cooper | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Lee Filer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Mike Gierau | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“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 Failed Introduction 22-39-1-0-0
- H Received for Introduction
- Bill Number Assigned